John 11:44 kjva — And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jes…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go."

— John 11:44, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 11 — Context

41

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.

42

And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44

And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

45

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

46

But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

47

Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

John 11:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 11:44 say?
John 11:44 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.”
Where is John 11:44 in the Bible?
John 11:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 44.
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 11:44.
What translation should I read John 11:44 in?
John 11:44 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 11:44?
John 11:44 reads (KJVA): “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.” 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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