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John 11:22

What does John 11:22 mean?

A plain-English look at John 11:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 11:22 means

Even in grief, Martha expresses confidence that whatever Jesus asks of God, God will give. She does not presume a specific outcome, but she anchors hope in Jesus’ unique relationship with the Father. This is faith reaching beyond understanding. She trusts His intercession and leaves the form of the answer with Him. Her words open the door for Jesus to speak promise, not because of her demand, but because she has placed her confidence in His communion with God. Martha’s faith may still expect a future resurrection, yet she clings to Jesus in the present as the one through whom God acts.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And even now I know that, whatsoever thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And even now I know that, whatsoever thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But I am certain that, even now, whatever request you make to God, God will give it to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but even now, I have known that whatever thou mayest ask of God, God will give to thee;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But now also I know that whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

but even now I know, that whatsoever thou shalt ask ofGod,God will give thee.

Context

Martha moves from lament to affirmation, signaling readiness for Jesus’ promise. Her trust in Jesus’ access to the Father prepares for His declaration that Lazarus will rise. The next verses will show her interpreting that promise in terms of the last day, which will allow Jesus to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. This progression shows faith growing through conversation, from sorrow to confession to encounter with the living Lord.

v.21Martha therefore said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

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v.23Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 17:2

    even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life.

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

  • John 3:35

    The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

  • Hebrews 11:17

    By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

  • John 5:22

    For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;

  • Mark 9:23

    And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.

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