John 11:23

23 "Your brother shall rise again," replied Jesus.

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 So Martha came and spoke to Jesus. "Master, if you had been here," she said, "my brother would not have died.

22 And even now I know that whatever you ask God for, God will give you."

23 "Your brother shall rise again," replied Jesus.

24 "I know," said Martha, "that he will rise again at the resurrection, on the last day."

25 "I am the Resurrection and the Life," said Jesus; "he who believes in me, even if he has died, he shall live;