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“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25
John 11:25 (KJV) speaks to resurrection hope, grief, and death of loved one — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
John 11:26“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Psalms 16:10
Common questions
What does John 11:25 mean?
In the King James Version, John 11:25 reads: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" The verse speaks to resurrection hope, grief, and death of loved one. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 11:25 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" is John 11:25 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to John 11:25?
Verses that sit beside John 11:25 include Revelation 21:4, Psalms 116:15, and Psalms 23:4. Reading them alongside John 11:25 deepens the theme of resurrection hope.
How can I pray with John 11:25?
Read John 11:25 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.