John 11:6 nasb — So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.

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"So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was."

— John 11:6, NASB

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John 11 — Context

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So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick."

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But when Jesus heard this, He said, "This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it."

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Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

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So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.

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Then after this He *said to the disciples, "Let us go to Judea again."

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The disciples *said to Him, "Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone You, and are You going there again?"

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Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.

John 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:6 say?
John 11:6 in the NASB reads: “So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.”
Where is John 11:6 in the Bible?
John 11:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 6.
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 11:6.
What translation should I read John 11:6 in?
John 11:6 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 11:6?
John 11:6 reads (NASB): “So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was.” 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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