KJV ORIGINAL
And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And everyone who is alive and believes in me will never truly die. Do you believe this?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is promising that anyone who believes in Him will have eternal life that death cannot destroy.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 11, Jesus is speaking to Martha after the death of her brother Lazarus, during a time of deep grief and uncertainty in first-century Judea. He is declaring His authority over life and death, emphasizing that belief in Him leads to eternal life, which contrasts with the prevailing Jewish debates about resurrection. This moment builds toward the miracle of raising Lazarus, foreshadowing Jesus' own resurrection and affirming His divine identity.
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