John 11:25 is a verse from the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is part of Jesus' conversation with Martha, the sister of Lazarus, whom Jesus later raises from the dead. The verse reads: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even if they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.'" This statement is a profound declaration of Jesus' divine identity and the eternal life he offers to believers. The phrase "I am the resurrection and the life" underscores Jesus' role as the source of spiritual resurrection and eternal life, a central theme in Christian theology. The verse is often cited in discussions about the afterlife, faith, and the power of belief in Jesus. In Hebrew, the phrase "I am the resurrection and the life" can be translated as "אני התחייה והחיים" (Ani haTechiyah vehaChayim). Other relevant translations include "Yo soy la resurrección y la vida" in Spanish, "Je suis la résurrection et la vie" in French, and "Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben" in German. The context of this verse is significant as it occurs during a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry, demonstrating his power over death and reinforcing his divine authority.
Chapter of the New Testament
John 11 is the eleventh chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It records the raising of Lazarus from the dead, a miracle of Jesus Christ, and the subsequent development of the chief priests' and Pharisees' plot against Jesus. The author of the book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early Christian tradition uniformly affirmed that John composed this Gospel.