life to Lazarus, knowing that this journey will lead to his own death (11:4). Indeed, it is the raising of Lazarus that triggers the discussion in the Sanhedrin that leads to the decision that Jesus must be put to death for the nation (11:49–52). Not only does Jesus bring Lazarus to life at the cost of his own death, but Lazarus has not thereby escaped the threat of death. Those who seek Jesus’ death subsequently seek the death of Lazarus as well (12:9–11). What brings life to Lazarus brings death