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Lazarus

Brother of Martha and Mary of Bethany and a close friend of Jesus, who raised him after four days in the tomb — one of the great signs of John's Gospel.

  • Knew Jesus personally

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • Jesus loved him, wept at his tomb and raised him; afterwards he shared a meal with Jesus at Bethany.(John 11:1–44; John 12:1–2)

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