John 11:23

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

John 11:23 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:23

Jesus saith unto her, thy brother shall rise again.
] Christ knew what she meant, and accordingly gave her an answer, and yet in such general terms, that she could not tell whether his meaning was, that he should rise now, or at the general resurrection.

John 11:23 In-Context

21 "Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "I wish you had been here! Then my brother would not have died.

22 But I know that even now God will give you anything you ask for."

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

24 Martha answered, "I know he will rise again. This will happen when people are raised from the dead on the last day."

25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even if he dies.