John 11:24

"Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”"

Key Reflection

In this verse, Jesus affirms the resurrection not just as a future event but as a present truth, offering comfort and hope to Martha that even in death, their brother Lazarus would be brought back to life. This statement anticipates the miracle of raising Lazarus and foreshadows the greater resurrection Jesus will bring about through his own resurrection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. At the last day. The day of judgment. Of this Martha was fully convinced; but this was not all which she desired. She in this manner delicately hinted what she did not presume expressly to declare-- her wish that Jesus might even now raise him up. {m} "in the resurrection" Joh 5:29 __________________________________________________________________

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