Bible Strands
John 11:27
“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Martha speaks to Jesus at the village of Bethany, answering His direct question in John 11:26 about belief in life beyond death. Her reply occurs immediately before she leaves to summon her sister Mary.
The words — The Greek πεπίστευκα (pepisteuka) functions as a perfect tense verb, literally translating to "I have believed." This grammatical form indicates a completed action with ongoing results, anchoring her present confession in a settled conviction.
The thread — This confession parallels Peter’s declaration in Matthew 16:16 and aligns with the Messianic expectation noted in John 6:14 regarding the Prophet who is to come.
Why it lands — The text records Martha’s explicit affirmation that Jesus is the promised Christ and Son of God. It requires the reader to acknowledge this identity as a settled fact rather than a speculative hope.
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The Greek words
King James Version
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Cross-references
- Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
- Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- John 6:14 When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
- John 6:69 We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
- 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
- Luke 2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
- 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
- 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Matthew 11:3 to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
- Luke 7:19 So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”