Life of Jesus
New TestamentRaising of Lazarus
John 11
The final sign in John's gospel, and the trigger for the plot against Jesus.
Reading plan
How the story unfolds
- 1
A delay
Jesus waits before travelling to Bethany.
- 2
Jesus wept
The shortest verse sits at the centre of the scene.
- 3
Come forth
Lazarus is called out of the tomb.
- 4
The council meets
The sign hardens official opposition.