The raising of Lazarus stands as Jesus's final and most powerful sign in John's Gospel. This dramatic chapter reveals Jesus's very human emotions alongside his divine power over death itself. The aftermath of this miracle forces a decision: as many believe, the religious authorities finally determine Jesus must die. Notice how personal grief intertwines with public revelation, as Jesus declares himself to be "the resurrection and the life."

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