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A Promise with Two Meanings
Commentators explain that Jesus' statement was intentionally layered. While He was referring to the immediate miracle He was about to perform, His words also affirmed the future resurrection that Martha already believed in. This ambiguity was a deliberate teaching tool to build her faith for what was to come next.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:23
18th Century
Theologian
Your brother shall rise again. Martha had spoken of the power of Jesus. He said nothing of himself in reply. It was not customary for him …
AT Robertson
On John 11:23
Thy brother will rise again (αναστησετα ο αδελφος σου). Future middle (intransitive) of ανιστημ. The words promise Martha what she…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:23
19th Century
Bishop
Your brother shall rise again.—These words, spoken as they were by our Lord after the purpose of His journey, as expresse…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
But I know, that even now, whatever you will ask of God, God will give it to you. Jesus said to her, Your brother shall rise again. Martha said…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:23
Martha interpreted Jesus’ promise (v.23) that her brother would rise again in terms of the expectation of a general resurrection. She may have take…
John Calvin
On John 11:23
16th Century
Theologian
Thy brother shall rise again. The kindness of Christ is amazing, in forgiving those faults of Martha which we have mentioned, and in promi…
John Gill
On John 11:23
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to her, your brother shall rise again.
Christ knew what she meant, and accordingly gave her an answer, …
Matthew Henry
On John 11:17–32
17th Century
Minister
Here was a house where the fear of God was, and on which his blessing rested; yet it was made a house of mourning. Grace will keep sorrow from the …