John 11:1
“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”
What does John 11:1 mean?
The Bible verse John 11:1 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha." This verse is the opening statement to the story of Lazarus, which is found in the gospel of John, and sets the stage…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sickness of Lazarus: A Divine Purpose in Our Pain
In John 11:1, we are introduced to a man named Lazarus: "Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha." This seemingly simple introduction opens the door to one of the most profound stories of faith, grief, and divine intervention…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Healing and Hope Inspired by the Story of Lazarus
Dear Heavenly Father, As we come before You in prayer, we are reminded of the poignant words from the Book of John, chapter 11, verse 1, which states, "Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha." Lord, we reflect on this…
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