John 11:26
New International Version
and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

New Living Translation
Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”

English Standard Version
and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Berean Standard Bible
And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Berean Literal Bible
And everyone living and believing in Me shall never die, to the age. Do you believe this?"

King James Bible
And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

New King James Version
And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

New American Standard Bible
and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

NASB 1995
and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

NASB 1977
and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Legacy Standard Bible
and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die—ever. Do you believe this?”

Amplified Bible
and everyone who lives and believes in Me [as Savior] will never die. Do you believe this?”

Christian Standard Bible
Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die—ever. Do you believe this?"”

American Standard Version
and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Contemporary English Version
And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. Do you believe this?"

English Revised Version
and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Believest thou this?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe that?"

Good News Translation
and those who live and believe in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

International Standard Version
Indeed, everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe that?"

Majority Standard Bible
And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this??

NET Bible
and the one who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

New Heart English Bible
And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And whoever liveth, and believeth in me, shall never die. Believest thou this?

Weymouth New Testament
and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"

World English Bible
Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and everyone who is living and believing in Me will not die—throughout the age;

Berean Literal Bible
And everyone living and believing in Me shall never die, to the age. Do you believe this?"

Young's Literal Translation
and every one who is living and believing in me shall not die -- to the age;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all living and believing in me should never die. Believest thou this?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And every one that liveth, and believeth in me, shall not die for ever. Believest thou this?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And everyone who lives and believes in me shall not die for eternity. Do you believe this?”

New American Bible
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

New Revised Standard Version
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And whoever is alive and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and he that lives and believes on me, shall never die. Do you believe this?

Godbey New Testament
every one living and believing on me can never die: do you believe this?

Haweis New Testament
and every one who is alive, and believeth in me, shall never die to eternity. Believest thou this?

Mace New Testament
and no man living that believeth in me, shall ever die.

Weymouth New Testament
and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"

Worrell New Testament
and whosoever lives and believes on Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"

Worsley New Testament
And every one that is alive, and believeth in me, shall never die.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary
25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. 26And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”…

Cross References
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 6:40
For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

John 6:47
Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life.

John 8:51
Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

John 14:19
In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ...

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

1 Thessalonians 4:14
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

1 John 5:11-13
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. / I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Revelation 1:18
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.


Treasury of Scripture

And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe you this?

whosoever.

John 3:15-18
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life…

John 4:14
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Believest.

John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

John 14:10
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

Matthew 9:28
And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

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John 11
1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.
45. Many Jews believe.
47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.
49. Caiaphas prophesies.
54. Jesus hides himself.
55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.














And everyone who lives and believes in Me
This phrase emphasizes the universality of Jesus' promise, extending it to "everyone" who meets the conditions of living and believing in Him. The concept of "living" here can be understood both physically and spiritually, indicating a life that is actively engaged in faith. Belief in Jesus is central to the Christian faith, as seen in John 3:16, where eternal life is promised to those who believe. The idea of belief is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on Jesus as the Messiah. This reflects the broader biblical theme of faith as a relationship with God, as seen in the lives of Old Testament figures like Abraham, who "believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness" (Genesis 15:6).

will never die.
This promise of never dying is a profound statement about eternal life. While physical death is a reality for all, Jesus speaks of a spiritual life that transcends physical death. This aligns with the Christian doctrine of the resurrection, where believers are promised a future resurrection and eternal life with God. The concept of eternal life is a recurring theme in John's Gospel, emphasizing the quality and permanence of life in Christ. In John 5:24, Jesus states, "Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." This assurance of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope and is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus, which is the firstfruits of the resurrection to come (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).

Do you believe this?”
This question is directed at Martha, but it also serves as a challenge to all readers of the Gospel. It calls for a personal response to Jesus' claim and promise. The question is not just about intellectual agreement but about a deep, personal trust in Jesus as the source of eternal life. This moment is pivotal in the narrative, as it invites Martha—and by extension, all believers—to affirm their faith in Jesus' power over life and death. The question echoes throughout the Gospel of John, which is written with the purpose "that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31). This call to belief is central to the Christian message and invites a response of faith that leads to eternal life.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to Martha, offering a profound truth about eternal life.

2. Martha
Sister of Lazarus and Mary, she is engaged in a conversation with Jesus about the resurrection and eternal life.

3. Lazarus
Though not directly mentioned in this verse, Lazarus's death and subsequent resurrection are the context for this conversation.

4. Bethany
The village where this event takes place, located near Jerusalem, and the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.

5. The Resurrection of Lazarus
This miraculous event serves as the backdrop for Jesus's teaching on eternal life and belief.
Teaching Points
Eternal Life through Belief
Jesus promises eternal life to those who live and believe in Him. This belief is not just intellectual assent but a deep, abiding trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

The Nature of True Life
The life Jesus speaks of transcends physical death. Believers are assured of a spiritual life that begins now and continues eternally.

Faith in Action
Jesus's question, "Do you believe this?" challenges us to examine the depth and authenticity of our faith. True belief should manifest in our daily lives and decisions.

Victory over Death
Jesus's statement assures us that death is not the end for believers. This hope should influence how we face life's challenges and uncertainties.

Personal Reflection and Assurance
Reflect on your personal belief in Jesus's promise. This assurance should bring peace and confidence in the face of life's trials.(26) And whosoever liveth and believeth in me.--This is to be understood of the physical life answering to "though he have died" of the last verse.

Shall never die.--Comp. especially Note on John 8:51. He shall by no means die for ever. Not through the infinite course of ages shall there be that which makes for him the sting of death. The fact of what we call physical death is not denied, but in the fulness of the thought of life it is regarded as the passage to a new and higher life.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

everyone
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lives
ζῶν (zōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

believes
πιστεύων (pisteuōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Me
ἐμὲ (eme)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

will never die.
ἀποθάνῃ (apothanē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.

Do you believe
πιστεύεις (pisteueis)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

this?”
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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