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John 11:7

What does John 11:7 mean?

A plain-English look at John 11:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 11:7 means

After the delay, Jesus announces, “Let us go into Judæa again.” His decision to return to a hostile region reveals courage and obedience to His mission. The timing is His, but the destination remains the place of danger and need. He invites His disciples into a path that will test their fears, because the Father’s work there must be done. Love for Lazarus’s family and zeal for God’s glory overcome the risk. This simple directive shows the Master leading, not reacting, and prepares the disciples to witness a sign that will both strengthen faith and intensify opposition.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judea again.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then after that time he said to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

then after this, he saith to the disciples, `We may go to Judea again;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then after that, he said to his disciples: Let us go into Judea again.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then after this he says to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

Context

Having waited, Jesus pivots from stillness to movement. The call to return to Judæa comes right after the planned delay and before the disciples’ reminder of recent threats. This moment clarifies that danger does not govern Jesus’ itinerary; the Father’s will does. The next verse will voice the disciples’ concern about attempted stonings, prompting Jesus’ light-and-day teaching. Understanding verse 7 as a bold, purposeful step frames the teaching that follows as guidance for walking in God’s appointed hours.

v.6When therefore he heard that he was sick, he abode at that time two days in the place where he was.

v.7This passage

v.8The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

Cross references

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

  • Luke 9:51

    And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

  • John 10:40

    And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode.

  • Acts 15:36

    And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they fare.

  • Acts 20:22

    And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

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