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13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: lieveth in me shall never die. Bebut they thought that he had spoken lievest thou this? of taking of rest in sleep. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

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

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

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

24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and be

27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. 30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

35 Jesus wept.

36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in

13 S of death 17 A came to Bethany 22 SV Even now I know 25 S But Jesus said 29 SV And as soon as 30 SV but was still in that place 31 SV thinking, She goeth 35 S And Jesus

place and nation.

himself cometh to the grave. It was shall come and take away both our a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

47 ¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

48 If we let him thus alone,, all men will believe on him: and the Romans

49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

self: but being high priest that year, 51 And this spake he not of himhe prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that

were scattered abroad.

53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him

to death.

54 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

55 T And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.

41 A the stone where he was; SV om. from the place where the dead was laid 45 S And many; VA what he had done 48 S all men believe on him 50 S om. for us, V for you 54 SV with the disciples 57 SVA om. both; SV had given commandments

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many of the Jews went away, and

12 ¶ On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

THEN Jesus six days before the believed on Jesus.
passover came to Bethany, where
Lazarus was which had been dead,
whom he raised from the dead.
2 There they made him a supper;
and Martha served: but Lazarus was
one of them that sat at the table with
him.

13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped 14 And Jesus, when he had found his feet with her hair: and the house a young ass, sat thereon; as it is was filled with the odour of the oint- written, ment.

4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

20 ¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

10 T But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 21 The same came therefore to II Because that by reason of him Philip, which was of Bethsaida of

12,1 SV om. which had been dead; SVA whom Jesus raised 4 SV But saith; SV om. Simon's son 6 SV and having the bag bare what 7 SV Let her alone, that she may keep this against the day of my burying 9 A whom Jesus had raised 13 SA and cried saying; SV Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord, and the King of Israel 15 A the King cometh 18 S For this cause much people

Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.

34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

37 T But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then report? and to whom hath the arm came there a voice from heaven, say-of the Lord been revealed? ing, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. 42 T Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

22 SVA and again (VA om. and again) Andrew and Philip come and tell Jesus 23 SV answereth 25 shall lose: SV loseth 26 A and if (after be) 28 V glorify my name 29 V om. therefore; S when they heard it 30 S om. and said 32 all men: S all things 34 SV Therefore the people 35 SV among you 41 SVA because he saw

43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, put on him that sent me.

45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, should say, and what I should speak. not my feet only, but also my hands 50 And I know that his command-and my head.

ment is life everlasting: whatsoever 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

CHAPTER XIII.

washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

II For he knew who should betray

Now before the feast of the pass- him; therefore said he, Ye are not all

over, when Jesus knew that his hour
was come that he should depart out
of this world unto the Father, having
loved his own which were in the
world, he loved them unto the end.
2 And supper being ended, the de-
vil having now put into the heart of
Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray
him;

clean.

12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

14 If I then, your Lord and Master,

46 V that he who believeth 47 SVA and keep them not 13,2 SV And during supper; SV into his heart that Judas Isc. Simon's son should betray him 3 SV om. Jesus 6 SV and (V om.) he saith unto him; S om. Lord 9 V Peter Simon; S om. Lord IC S needeth not to wash, but 12 SA their feet, he took his garments and sat down again. He said

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