![]() Verse 2, which many translations put between parentheses, is at the centre of much scholarly controversy. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) (11:2) Connecting the feet-anointing, Mary, and Lazarus (verse 2) New Testament scholars have sought to explain how the story of Lazarus was probably composed. Theologian Joseph Benson therefore suggests that "It is probable Lazarus was younger than his sisters". Mary and her sister Martha appear to have been better known than their brother Lazarus, as he is introduced by reference to them. ![]() The evangelist's introduction of Lazarus of Bethany at this point ( John 11:1) leads to the discussion of whether Jesus should return to Judea (Jerusalem) in the face of the growing plot against Him. (11:1) Ĭhapter 10 ended with Jesus leaving Jerusalem as the Jews threatened to stone him, and travelling to the east of the river Jordan. Lazarus Introduction of Lazarus (verse 1) Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Ephraim in the wilderness, where Jesus and His disciples stayed to avoid the plotting of the Pharisees and Chief Priests ( John 11:54).Jerusalem, where it can be assumed that the council of the Chief Priests and Pharisees met ( John 11:47), and where people began to gather for the impending Passover (John 11:55).Bethany ( John 11:1), about 15 stadia (15 furlongs or 2 miles) away from Jerusalem ( John 11:18).The eastern side of the Jordan River, "the place where John the Baptist was baptizing at first".Papyrus 59 (7th century extant verses 40–52).Įvents recorded in this chapter refer to the following locations:. ![]() ![]() 350 extant verses in Greek: 1–8, 45–52 in Coptic: all) Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are: The original text was written in Koine Greek. ![]()
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