John 11:25 · KJV
John 11:25
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
At Lazarus's tomb Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Life and resurrection are found in Him.
John 11:25 (KJV)
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
What John 11:25 means
Standing before the grave of his friend Lazarus, and speaking to a grieving Martha, Jesus makes a staggering claim: "I am the resurrection, and the life." Resurrection is not just an event He performs but who He is.
The promise reaches past death itself: "he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Moments later He raises Lazarus. It is one of the most-read verses at funerals and a foundation of Christian hope beyond the grave.
Key verse
“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 · KJV — Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
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A prayer from John 11:25
Lord Jesus, You are the resurrection and the life. When death and grief press in, help me believe in You, who conquered the grave, and hold Your promise of life. Amen.
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What does John 11:25 mean?
At Lazarus's tomb Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Life and resurrection are found in Him.
What is John 11:25 about?
Standing before the grave of his friend Lazarus, and speaking to a grieving Martha, Jesus makes a staggering claim: "I am the resurrection, and the life." Resurrection is not just an event He performs but who He is.
What is the key verse in John 11:25?
John 11:25 — “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?
Yes. The full text of John 11:25 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.