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    John 11:26 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of John 11:26, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Eternal Life

    “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will never die.”

    — John 11:26

    Meaning of John 11:26

    John 11:26 sets eternal life in a person: whoever believes in Jesus will never die. Death remains real, and the promise is stronger. Pray this for someone you have buried or fear losing.

    A prayer with John 11:26

    Jesus, resurrection and life, I believe in you. Hold the dead I love, and hold me when I fear the end. Amen.

    Where John 11:26 sits in Scripture

    John writes so that the reader will believe Jesus is the Christ. His lines often turn on a sign, a saying, or an 'I am' that needs the scene around it. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, John 11:26 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read John 11:26 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about John 11:26

    What does John 11:26 claim on St. Teresa of Avila's feast?

    October 15, 2026 remembers St. Teresa of Avila, and John 11:26 says Jesus is the resurrection and the life: whoever believes in him will never die. Teresa taught that prayer is friendship with that living Lord. Death stays real. The promise is stronger.

    Does John 11:26 mean Christians do not die?

    The body dies. Jesus says the one who believes in him will not be lost to death as the final word. Pray this for someone you fear losing, and for the dead you still love.

    How do I pray John 11:26 today?

    Address Jesus as resurrection and life. Name one person, living or dead, and place that person in his promise instead of in your fear of the end.