A New Testament friend of Jesus from Bethany who was the brother of Mary and Martha. He was best known for being resurrected by Jesus after being dead for four days.
About Lazarus
Lazarus of Bethany. Jesus performed one of his most amazing miracles when he brought Lazarus of Bethany back to life four days after he had died. Lazarus lived with his two sisters, Mary and Martha. They were among Jesus's closest friends (John 11:3–5, 36). Jesus visited their home several times, and it became his place to stay during his final week on earth (Matthew 21:17; Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–12:11). Lazarus was present at a banquet held in Jesus's honor, where Mary anointed Jesus's feet with expensive perfume (John 12:1–3).
The raising of Lazarus is the most detailed of Jesus's miracles in the Gospel of John. It had three important results:
Many Jews in the area around Jerusalem believed in Jesus (John 11:45) and later welcomed him into the city (John 12:17–18)
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Father of Lazarus
- Half-siblings 2
- Martha, Mary (of Bethany)
Key References
At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
All Scripture References (11)
John (11)
At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
(Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.)
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.”
So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.
Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,
Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.