John 11:9
Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
Iesus answered, Are there not twelue houres in the day? If any man walke in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
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- John 12:35Rank 2 from verse 9
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
35Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
- Jeremiah 31:9Rank 3 from verse 9
9They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
9‖*They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I leade them: I will cause them to walke by the riuers of waters, in a straight way wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my first borne.
- Luke 13:31–33Rank 4 from verse 9
31¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
31¶ The same day there came certaine of the Pharises, saying vnto him, Get thee out, and depart hence; for Herode will kill thee.
32And he said vnto them, Go ye and tell that Foxe, behold, I cast out deuils, and I doe cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
33Neuerthelesse, I must walke to day and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a Prophet perish out of Hierusalem.
- Proverbs 3:23Rank 5 from verse 9
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John 11:9
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. Trips or strikes against an obstacle. 2. By figure, falters, falls, or is brought into weakness or offence.
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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
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11:1NOW a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
11:1¶ Now a certaine man was sicke, named Lazarus of Bethanie, the towne of Mary, and her sister Martha.
11:2(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
11:2(*It was that Mary which anoynted the Lord with oyntment, and wiped his feete with her haire, whose brother Lazarus was sicke.)
11:3Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
11:3Therefore his sister sent vnto him, saying, Lord, behold, hee whom thou louest, is sicke.
11:4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
11:4When Iesus heard that, hee said, This sicknesse is not vnto death, but for the glory of God, that the Sonne of God might be glorified thereby.
11:5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
11:5Now Iesus loued Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
11:6When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
11:6When he had heard therefore that he was sicke, he abode two dayes still in the same place where he was.
11:7Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.
11:7Then after that, saith hee to his disciples, Let vs go into Iudea againe.
11:8His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
11:8 His disciples say vnto him, Master, the Iewes of late sought to stone thee, and goest thou thither againe?
11:9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
11:9Iesus answered, Are there not twelue houres in the day? If any man walke in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
Selected passage11:10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11:10But if a man walke in the night, hee stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11:11These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
11:11These things said hee, and after that, hee saith vnto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, but I goe, that I may awake him out of sleepe.
11:12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
11:12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleepe, he shall doe well.
11:13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
11:13Howbeit Iesus spake of his death: but they thought that hee had spoken of taking of rest in sleepe.
11:14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
11:14Then saide Iesus vnto them plainly, Lazarus is dead:
11:15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
11:15And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there (to the intent yee may beleeue:) Neuerthelesse, let vs goe vnto him.
11:16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
11:16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, vnto his fellow disciples, Let vs also goe, that we may die with him.