John 11:15 web — I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's go to him."

World English Bible

"I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's go to him.""

— John 11:15, World English Bible

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KJV
“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.”
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ASV
“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. ”
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NET
“and I am glad for your sake that I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.””
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DRB
“And I am glad, for your sakes; that I was not there, that you may believe. But, let us go to him.”
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BBE
“And because of you I am glad I was not there, so that you may have faith; but let us go to him.”
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KJVA
“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.”
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John 11 — Context

The disciples therefore said, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover."

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

So Jesus said to them plainly then, "Lazarus is dead.

I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's go to him."

Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, "Let's go also, that we may die with him."

So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

John 11:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:15 say?

John 11:15 in the World English Bible reads: “I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's 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 (WEB): “I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let's 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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