John · Chapter 11 · Hope

John 11:25 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.

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Read in chapter context · John 11

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies."

KJV · King James Version

"Jesus2424 said2036 unto her846, I1473 am1510 the resurrection386, and2532 the life2222: he that believeth4100 in1519 me1691, though2579 he were dead599, yet shall he live2198:"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, that, believeth, though, while the WEB renders these as who, believes, will, still. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

John 11:25 in John 11

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is John 11:25 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of John 11. Read the full chapter →

v.23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”
v.24 Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
v.25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
v.26 Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
v.27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, God’s Son, he who comes into the world.”

Book background

About the Book of John

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: John the apostle, son of Zebedee
Date written: c. 85–95 AD
Audience: A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges
Chapters: 21

John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). It contains the most famous verse in the Bible (3:16), the High Priestly Prayer (17), and the most explicit declarations of Jesus' deity.

Setting: The latest Gospel; written so that readers "may believe" (20:31).

Key themes: life · light · belief · love · glory

Read John from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise John 11:25

John 11:25 contains 23 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Jesus said to her

JSTH
2

“I am the resurrection and the life

IATRAT
3

He who believes in me will still live

HWBIMW
4

even if he dies.

EIHD

Frequently asked

FAQ about John 11:25

What does John 11:25 say?

John 11:25 reads: "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies." — from the New Testament, John (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is John 11:25 in?

John 11:25 is in the book of John, traditionally attributed to John the apostle, son of Zebedee and written around c. 85–95 AD. John is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges. Best known for John 3:16 and the "I am" statements.

What is John 11:25 about?

John 11:25 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope, with related themes including Grief. Within John, John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between John 11:25 in WEB and KJV?

John 11:25 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Jesus2424 said2036 unto her846, I1473 am1510 the resurrection386, and2532 the life2222: he that believeth4100 in1519 me1691, though2579 he were dead599, yet shall he live2198:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is John 11:25?

John 11:25 is 23 words in the WEB translation (111 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise John 11:25?

To memorise John 11:25, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does John 11:25 matter in John?

How can I apply John 11:25 today?

Many readers use John 11:25 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download John 11:25 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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