John 11:41
New International Version
So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.

New Living Translation
So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me.

English Standard Version
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.

Berean Standard Bible
So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Berean Literal Bible
So they took away the stone. Now Jesus lifted His eyes upwards and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

King James Bible
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

New King James Version
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

New American Standard Bible
So they removed the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes, and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

NASB 1995
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes, and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

NASB 1977
And so they removed the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes, and said, “Father, I thank Thee that Thou heardest Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes, and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Amplified Bible
So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes [toward heaven] and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Christian Standard Bible
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus raised His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You heard Me.

American Standard Version
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou heardest me.

Contemporary English Version
After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, "Father, I thank you for answering my prayer.

English Revised Version
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou heardest me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the stone was moved away from the entrance of the tomb. Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you for hearing me.

Good News Translation
They took the stone away. Jesus looked up and said, "I thank you, Father, that you listen to me.

International Standard Version
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for hearing me.

Majority Standard Bible
So they took away the stone from where the dead man was lying. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, ?Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

NET Bible
So they took away the stone. Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you that you have listened to me.

New Heart English Bible
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, "Father, I thank you that you listened to me.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me:

Weymouth New Testament
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard me.

World English Bible
So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you listened to me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore they took away the stone where the dead was laid, and Jesus lifted His eyes upwards, and said, “Father, I thank You that You heard Me;

Berean Literal Bible
So they took away the stone. Now Jesus lifted His eyes upwards and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Young's Literal Translation
They took away, therefore, the stone where the dead was laid, and Jesus lifted his eyes upwards, and said, 'Father, I thank Thee, that Thou didst hear me;

Smith's Literal Translation
Then took they away the stone where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes above, and said, Father, I return thee thanks that thou didst hear me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They took therefore the stone away. And Jesus lifting up his eyes said: Father, I give thee thanks that thou hast heard me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, they took away the stone. Then, lifting up his eyes, Jesus said: “Father, I give thanks to you because you have heard me.

New American Bible
So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you for hearing me.

New Revised Standard Version
So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted his eyes upwards, and said, O Father, I thank you for you have heard me,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they took away that stone and Yeshua himself lifted his eyes above, and he said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said: Father, I thank thee, that thou hast heard me.

Godbey New Testament
Then they took away the stone; and Jesus lifted up His eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee, because Thou hast heard Me.

Haweis New Testament
Then they removed the stone where the deceased was lying. And Jesus lifted his eyes upwards, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me!

Mace New Testament
then they took away the stone from the place where the corps was laid, and Jesus lifting up his eyes to heaven said, "father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

Weymouth New Testament
So they removed the stone. Then Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard me.

Worrell New Testament
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up His eyes, and said, "Father, I thank Thee, because Thou didst hear Me.

Worsley New Testament
So they took away the stone from the place where the corpse was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, Father, I thank Thee, that Thou hast heard me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Raises Lazarus
40Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” 41So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”…

Cross References
John 6:11
Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.

John 17:1
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.

Matthew 14:19
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

Luke 9:16
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.

Mark 6:41
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 118:21
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

Psalm 30:12
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.


Treasury of Scripture

Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank you that you have heard me.

And Jesus.

John 12:28-30
Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again…

John 17:1
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

Psalm 123:1
A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

Father.

Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Luke 10:21
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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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.














So they took away the stone
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative of Lazarus's resurrection. The act of removing the stone signifies an act of faith and obedience to Jesus' command. In the historical context, tombs were often sealed with large stones to protect the body from animals and grave robbers. The removal of the stone is symbolic of removing barriers to divine intervention. It reflects the willingness of those present to trust in Jesus' power over death, a theme that resonates throughout the Gospel of John.

Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward
The act of lifting one's eyes is a traditional posture of prayer and supplication, indicating a direct communication with God. In the Jewish tradition, lifting one's eyes to heaven is a gesture of seeking divine assistance and acknowledging God's sovereignty. This action by Jesus underscores His intimate relationship with the Father and sets the stage for the miraculous event that follows. It is a reminder of the importance of looking to God in times of need and recognizing His authority over all creation.

and said, 'Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.'
The address "Father" highlights the unique and intimate relationship between Jesus and God. It is a term of endearment and respect, emphasizing Jesus' divine sonship and His role as the mediator between God and humanity. The expression of gratitude, "I thank You," is significant because it demonstrates Jesus' confidence in the Father's will and power. The phrase "that You have heard Me" indicates that Jesus' prayer was already in alignment with God's will, showcasing the unity and harmony within the Trinity. This statement serves as an assurance to the witnesses of God's active presence and power, reinforcing the theme of faith and trust in God's plan.

(41) Then they took away the stone.--This could be done without difficulty, for it would be nothing more than a rough slab placed at the entrance of the cave, to prevent the approach of jackals or other beasts of prey.

From the place where the dead was laid is omitted by all the better MSS. It is an unnecessary gloss, to explain what stone is meant.

And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said . . .--His attitude, as well as His words, is meant to express that the work which He is about to do, is one of the works from His Father.

I thank thee that thou hast heard me.--Better, I thank Thee that Thou didst hear Me; the time referred to being that of the offering of the prayer. Of this we have no notice. It was the will of the Son expressing itself in moral harmony with the will of the Father. "I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent Me" (John 5:30; comp. John 12:27-28), and therefore in the expression receiving the answer. The promise of John 11:4 was the utterance of the divine will to the disciples and the messengers, and we are, it may be, to think of that moment as the time of its realisation by the Son.

This thanksgiving for the answer to His prayer has been uttered aloud in the presence of the multitude. The verse which follows was spoken to prevent a misunderstanding on the part of the disciples and in all times.

Verse 41. - Then they took away the stone [ from the place where the dead was laid]. They lifted the stone, and Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven. This is not to be taken as an ordinary prayer, but a thanksgiving for prayer already heard. "Jesus lifted up his eyes," i.e. to heaven - to that sublime symbol of the infinite activity of God, which surrounds us day and night, and which is in numerous religious systems made a type and image of the Divine Being himself; nor does our modern conception of the universe dethrone it from this high place. Christ's language is thanksgiving that God has already heard him. Godet and Hengstenberg say that Jesus thanked God in anticipation of the miracle, as though it were already done. Meyer and Alford look back to some earlier prayers. But surely there is some reason for the thanksgiving. The stone is lifted, or removed; there lies the corpse, but no dank sepulchral vapor issues from it; rather some sign is given that prayer offered by Christ had been already heard, and that death has not made the havoc with the frame which would otherwise have occurred. Father, I thank thee that thou heardest me. When he uttered the prayer we cannot say; but we know that his mind was greatly exercised concerning his friend before he left Peraea. His words confess that his wishes have been in harmony with the Divine eternal will. So elsewhere the Lord tells his disciples, "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you;" i.e. "your desires will be in harmony with the Divine purpose; you will not be able to pray for anything either temporal or spiritual which God will not bestow, has not indeed prepared himself to bestow and you to receive." This is the true mystery and meaning of prayer. The hypothesis of the twofold nature of Christ, instead of being shipwrecked on the fact of his prayers and intercessions, throws light on the very nature of prayer itself.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

they took away
Ἦραν (Ēran)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative 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.

stone.
λίθον (lithon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.

Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

lifted
ἦρεν (ēren)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

His
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

eyes
ὀφθαλμοὺς (ophthalmous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3788: The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.

upward
ἄνω (anō)
Adverb
Strong's 507: Up, above, up to the top, up to the brim, things above, heaven, the heavenly region. Adverb from anti; upward or on the top.

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

said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Father,
Πάτερ (Pater)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

I thank
εὐχαριστῶ (eucharistō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.

You
σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

You have heard
ἤκουσάς (ēkousas)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

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


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