John 11:38 kjva — Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it."

— John 11:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 11 — Context

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 himself cometh to the grave. It was 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?

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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.

John 11:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:38 say?
John 11:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.”
Where is John 11:38 in the Bible?
John 11:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 38.
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 11:38.
What translation should I read John 11:38 in?
John 11:38 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 11:38?
John 11:38 reads (KJVA): “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.” 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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