The Raising of Lazarus
Jesus brings His friend Lazarus back to life after four days in the tomb, demonstrating His power over death and foretelling His own resurrection.
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Jesus raises Lazarus of Bethany from the dead four days after he was buried. The miracle takes place in Bethany, near Jerusalem, and is witnessed by many Jews who had come to mourn with Lazarus's family.
John 11:41-44
41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” 43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” 44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.”
