Bible person
Lazarus
The friend Jesus raised
Dead for four days, called back to life in Bethany: the sign that brings the opposition to a head.
The beloved friend
Brother of Martha and Mary, from Bethany. His illness and death become the stage for Jesus’ greatest public sign before his own resurrection.
Vivo, virou alvo
The miracle was so well known that the leaders planned to kill Lazarus too, because, on account of him, many were believing in Jesus.
Did you know?
- Lazarus, raised from the dead, himself became a reason for persecution. John 12:10–11
Where to read in the Bible
- John 11
- John 12:1–2
Connections
- linked to Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · John 11:5
- linked to Martha · stated in the text · John 11:1–2
- in Bethany · stated in the text · John 11:1