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John 11:15 akjv — And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us go to him.

American King James Version

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

— John 11:15, American King James Version

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John 11 — Context

12

Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

13

However, Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14

Then said Jesus to them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

15

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

16

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, to his fellow disciples, 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 near to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

John 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:15 say?
John 11:15 in the American King James Version reads: “And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us go to him. ”
Where is John 11:15 in the Bible?
John 11:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 15.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:15.
What translation should I read John 11:15 in?
John 11:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:15?
John 11:15 reads (AKJV): “And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us go to him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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