Category:Lazarus

Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus. His sisters were Category:Saint Mary Magdalene and Category:Saint Martha. They were very good friends of Jesus. He would visit them when He came to Bethany.

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---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Lazarus - An abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps. (1.) The brother of Category:Saint Mary Magdalene and Category:Saint Martha of Bethany. He was raised from the dead after he had lain four days in the tomb (John 11:1-44). This miracle so excited the wrath of the Jews that they sought to put both Jesus and Lazarus to death. (2.) A beggar named in the parable recorded Luke 16:19.