John 11:4

When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 11:4

BSB
When Jesus heard this, He said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it."
AKJV
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
CPDV
Then, upon hearing this, Jesus said to them: "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it."
ERV
But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.
NHEB
But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God's Son may be glorified by it."
SMT
And Jesus having heard, said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God be honoured.

Commentary for John 11:4

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Overview of John 11:4
Summary
Sickness serves divine glory rather than death
Event
Jesus explains sickness's purpose
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching