John
“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
John 11:26
John 11:26 (KJV) speaks to resurrection hope, fear of death, and eternal life — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Psalms 16:10“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3
Common questions
What does John 11:26 mean?
In the King James Version, John 11:26 reads: "And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" The verse speaks to resurrection hope, fear of death, and eternal life. 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 11:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" is John 11:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to John 11:26?
Verses that sit beside John 11:26 include John 11:25, John 5:24, and Psalms 16:10. Reading them alongside John 11:26 deepens the theme of resurrection hope.
How can I pray with John 11:26?
Read John 11:26 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.