A.T. Robertson Commentary John 11:26

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 11:26

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 11:26

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this?" — John 11:26 (ASV)

Shall never die (ου μη αποθανη εις τον αιωνα). Strong double negative ου μη with second aorist active subjunctive of αποθνησκω again (but spiritual death, this time), "shall not die for ever" (eternal death).

Believest thou this? (πιστευεις τουτο; ) Sudden test of Martha's insight and faith with all the subtle turns of thought involved.