John 11:1
American King James Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
American Standard Version Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
King James Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
World English Bible Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister, Martha.
John 11:2
American King James (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
American Standard Version And it was that Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.
King James (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
World English Bible It was that Mary who had anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.
John 11:3
American King James Therefore his sisters sent to him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom you love is sick.
American Standard Version The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
King James Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
World English Bible The sisters therefore sent to him, saying, “Lord, behold, he for whom you have great affection is sick.”
John 11:4
American King James When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
American Standard Version But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.
King James When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
World English Bible But when Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God’s Son may be glorified by it.”
John 11:5
American King James Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
American Standard Version Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
King James Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
World English Bible Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 11:6
American King James When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he stayed two days still in the same place where he was.
American Standard Version When therefore he heard that he was sick, he abode at that time two days in the place where he was.
King James When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
World English Bible When therefore he heard that he was sick, he stayed two days in the place where he was.
John 11:7
American King James Then after that said he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
American Standard Version Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
King James Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
World English Bible Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let’s go into Judea again.”
John 11:8
American King James His disciples say to him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone you; and go you thither again?
American Standard Version The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
King James His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
World English Bible The disciples asked him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just trying to stone you. Are you going there again?”
John 11:9
American King James Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbles not, because he sees the light of this world.
American Standard Version Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
King James Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
World English Bible Jesus answered, “Aren’t there twelve hours of daylight? If a man walks in the day, he doesn’t stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
John 11:10
American King James But if a man walk in the night, he stumbles, because there is no light in him.
American Standard Version But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him.
King James But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
World English Bible But if a man walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light isn’t in him.”
John 11:11
American King James These things said he: and after that he said to them, Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
American Standard Version These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
King James These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
World English Bible He said these things, and after that, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going so that I may awake him out of sleep.”
John 11:12
American King James Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
American Standard Version The disciples therefore said unto him, Lord, if he is fallen asleep, he will recover.
King James Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
World English Bible The disciples therefore said, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”
John 11:13
American King James However, Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
American Standard Version Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
King James Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
World English Bible Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
John 11:14
American King James Then said Jesus to them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
American Standard Version Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
King James Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
World English Bible So Jesus said to them plainly then, “Lazarus is dead.
John 11:15
American King James And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us go to him.
American Standard Version And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
King James And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
World English Bible I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let’s go to him.”
John 11:16
American King James Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, to his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
American Standard Version Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said unto his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
King James Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
World English Bible Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, “Let’s also go, that we may die with him.”
John 11:17
American King James Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
American Standard Version So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.
King James Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
World English Bible So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.
John 11:18
American King James Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
American Standard Version Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off;
King James Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
World English Bible Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.
John 11:19
American King James And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
American Standard Version and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.
King James And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
World English Bible Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.
John 11:20
American King James Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
American Standard Version Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary still sat in the house.
King James Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
World English Bible Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.
John 11:21
American King James Then said Martha to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here, my brother had not died.
American Standard Version Martha therefore said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
King James Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
World English Bible Therefore Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.
John 11:22
American King James But I know, that even now, whatever you will ask of God, God will give it you.
American Standard Version And even now I know that, whatsoever thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee.
King James But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
World English Bible Even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.”
John 11:23
American King James Jesus said to her, Your brother shall rise again.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
King James Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”
John 11:24
American King James Martha said to him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
American Standard Version Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
King James Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
World English Bible Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
John 11:25
American King James Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
American Standard Version Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live;
King James Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
John 11:26
American King James And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe you this?
American Standard Version and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this?
King James And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
World English Bible Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
John 11:27
American King James She said to him, Yes, Lord: I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
American Standard Version She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I have believed that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, `even' he that cometh into the world.
King James She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
World English Bible She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, God’s Son, he who comes into the world.”
John 11:28
American King James And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calls for you.
American Standard Version And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Teacher is her, and calleth thee.
King James And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
World English Bible When she had said this, she went away and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying, “The Teacher is here and is calling you.”
John 11:29
American King James As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came to him.
American Standard Version And she, when she heard it, arose quickly, and went unto him.
King James As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
World English Bible When she heard this, she arose quickly and went to him.
John 11:30
American King James Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
American Standard Version (Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met him.)
King James Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
World English Bible Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him.
John 11:31
American King James The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goes to the grave to weep there.
American Standard Version The Jews then who were with her in the house, and were consoling her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, supposing that she was going unto the tomb to weep there.
King James The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
World English Bible Then the Jews who were with her in the house and were consoling her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, saying, “She is going to the tomb to weep there.”
John 11:32
American King James Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if you had been here, my brother had not died.
American Standard Version Mary therefore, when she came where Jesus was, and saw him, fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
King James Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
World English Bible Therefore when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.”
John 11:33
American King James When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.
American Standard Version When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews `also' weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
King James When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.
World English Bible When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit and was troubled,
John 11:34
American King James And said, Where have you laid him? They said to him, Lord, come and see.
American Standard Version and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see.
King James And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
World English Bible and said, “Where have you laid him?” They told him, “Lord, come and see.”
John 11:35
American King James Jesus wept.
American Standard Version Jesus wept.
King James Jesus wept.
World English Bible Jesus wept.
John 11:36
American King James Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
American Standard Version The Jews therefore said, Behold how he loved him!
King James Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
World English Bible The Jews therefore said, “See how much affection he had for him!”
John 11:37
American King James And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?
American Standard Version But some of them said, Could not this man, who opened the eyes of him that was blind, have caused that this man also should not die?
King James And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?
World English Bible Some of them said, “Couldn’t this man, who opened the eyes of him who was blind, have also kept this man from dying?”
John 11:38
American King James Jesus therefore again groaning in himself comes to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay on it.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it.
King James Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
World English Bible Jesus therefore, again groaning in himself, came to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it.
John 11:39
American King James Jesus said, Take you away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, said to him, Lord, by this time he stinks: for he has been dead four days.
American Standard Version Jesus saith, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time the body decayeth; for he hath been `dead' four days.
King James Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
World English Bible Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”
John 11:40
American King James Jesus said to her, Said I not to you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou believedst, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
King James Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see God’s glory?”
John 11:41
American King James Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank you that you have heard me.
American Standard Version So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou heardest me.
King James Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
World English Bible So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you listened to me.
John 11:42
American King James And I knew that you hear me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that you have sent me.
American Standard Version And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the multitude that standeth around I said it, that they may believe that thou didst send me.
King James And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
World English Bible I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude standing around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me.”
John 11:43
American King James And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
American Standard Version And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
King James And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
World English Bible When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
John 11:44
American King James And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them, Loose him, and let him go.
American Standard Version He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
King James And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
World English Bible He who was dead came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Free him, and let him go.”
John 11:45
American King James Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
American Standard Version Many therefore of the Jews, who came to Mary and beheld that which he did, believed on him.
King James Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
World English Bible Therefore many of the Jews who came to Mary and saw what Jesus did believed in him.
John 11:46
American King James But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
American Standard Version But some of them went away to the Pharisees, and told them the things which Jesus had done.
King James But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
World English Bible But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things which Jesus had done.
John 11:47
American King James Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.
American Standard Version The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs.
King James Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
World English Bible The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, “What are we doing? For this man does many signs.
John 11:48
American King James If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
American Standard Version If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.
King James If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
World English Bible If we leave him alone like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”
John 11:49
American King James And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said to them, You know nothing at all,
American Standard Version But a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
King James And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
World English Bible But a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all,
John 11:50
American King James Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
American Standard Version nor do ye take account that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
King James Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
World English Bible nor do you consider that it is advantageous for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”
John 11:51
American King James And this spoke he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
American Standard Version Now this he said not of himself: but, being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation;
King James And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
World English Bible Now he didn’t say this of himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,
John 11:52
American King James And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
American Standard Version and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.
King James And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
World English Bible and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
John 11:53
American King James Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
American Standard Version So from that day forth they took counsel that they might put him to death.
King James Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
World English Bible So from that day forward they took counsel that they might put him to death.
John 11:54
American King James Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went there to a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed thence into the country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there he tarried with the disciples.
King James Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
World English Bible Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
John 11:55
American King James And the Jews' passover was near at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
American Standard Version Now the passover of the Jews was at hand: and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the passover, to purify themselves.
King James And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
World English Bible Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.
John 11:56
American King James Then sought they for Jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think you, that he will not come to the feast?
American Standard Version They sought therefore for Jesus, and spake one with another, as they stood in the temple, What think ye? That he will not come to the feast?
King James Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?
World English Bible Then they sought for Jesus and spoke with one another as they stood in the temple, “What do you think—that he isn’t coming to the feast at all?”
John 11:57
American King James Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him.
American Standard Version Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given commandment, that, if any man knew where he was, he should show it, that they might take him.
King James Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
World English Bible Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him.