KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is declaring that He has power over death itself and that anyone who believes in Him will have eternal life.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words to Martha, whose brother Lazarus had just died. This conversation happened outside the village of Bethany, shortly before Jesus would raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus was making one of His most profound claims about His divine nature and mission just before demonstrating His power over death.
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