Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, who lived in the village of Bethany (John 11:1). Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters (John 11:5). When Lazarus fell ill, his sisters sent word to Jesus, but by the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead for four days (John 11:6,17). Jesus went to the tomb and called for Lazarus to come out, and Lazarus emerged, still wrapped in burial cloths (John 11:43-44). This miraculous sign led many to believe in Jesus (John 11:45). Later, Jesus visited Lazarus' home, where Martha served a meal and Mary anointed Jesus' feet with perfume (John 12:1-3). The chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus because his resurrection caused many to believe in Jesus (John 12:9-11). Lazarus' story demonstrates Jesus' power over death and foreshadows His own resurrection.
Lazarus
father_of_LazarusEnglishA man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Jhn.11.1.