Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
Jesus looked at her and said, 'Didn't I tell you? If you just believe, you're going to see God show up in the most incredible way.'
Jesus is basically saying 'trust me on this one, when you believe, you get front row seats to watch God work miracles.'
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during Jesus' visit to Bethany after the death of his close friend Lazarus, who had been ill and buried for four days. Martha, Lazarus's sister, is expressing her faith in the resurrection while grieving, and Jesus is gently reminding her of his prior words to encourage her belief. This sets the stage for the miracle of Lazarus's raising, which showcases God's power and glory to those present.
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