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John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a resurrection life that is practiced in speech and habits in John 11:25—consider "believes" and "jesus". Practice resurrection life in prayers we actually pray—make holiness concrete.

Context

The setting is John—gospel narrative, highlighting resurrection life. Within ch. 11, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “believes” and “jesus”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to John the Apostle for John. Many scholars judge John as follows: Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. Johannine theology centers life and light in the Son. Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46