KJV ORIGINAL
Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Martha told him, 'I know he'll come back to life when everyone rises from the dead at the end of time.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Martha believed in the resurrection, but she was thinking way bigger picture than Jesus had in mind.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was traditionally written by John the Apostle for early Christian communities, likely in the late first century CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the divine Son of God, strengthening faith and offering a distinct theological perspective on his life and teachings.
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