Disciple · New Testament
The Story of Lazarus
Lazarus of Bethany. Not the poor man named Lazarus in Jesus' parable (Luke 16).
Also: Lazaro (Kiswahili)
Friend of Jesus from Bethany, brother of Martha and Mary, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
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Introduction
Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus loved, fell ill and died. When Jesus came, Lazarus had been in the tomb four days; Jesus called him out and he came out alive. John 11:1–5John 11:17John 11:43–44
Afterwards he ate with Jesus, many believed because of him, and the chief priests planned to kill him too. John 12:1–2John 12:9–11
Told in: John
Life at a glance
- Sisters
- Martha and Mary John 11:1–2
- Home
- Bethany John 11:1
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Raised from the dead
Jesus comes to Bethany, weeps, and calls Lazarus out of the tomb.
More about this event
People: Jesus, Martha, Mary of Bethany
After he was raised
Lazarus reclines with Jesus at a meal; the chief priests plot to put him to death.
Family and relationships
- MarthaSisterJohn 11:1
- Mary of BethanySisterJohn 11:2
- JesusFriendJohn 11:11
Books associated with Lazarus
- John Their story appears here
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Themes and study
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Stories and studies
- The Raising of Lazarus Story
Lazarus dies and is called out of the tomb.
- Resurrection Theme
Lazarus is raised after four days in the tomb.
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