I'm 65, and everytime I watch and listen to this the tears stream involuntarily... never get tired of watching and listening to this wonderful inspiring scene... He is risen!!
Dear Friend: this scene suffers from being edited perhaps even heavily edited. It is not what the audience saw when first this film appeared in theaters. The character of Jesus Christ who is portrayed by Max Von Sydow shows a prayer unto the heavens and commands in a manner of speaking "come from the four winds oh breath and breathe upon this man so that he may live" There is also this that was edited out "You wound, and you make alive" who is like thee oh Lord". There is in a manner of speaking a degree of continuity that has been edited out. I would not refer to what we are looking at here as masterful. There is indeed more to suggest however this is a motion picture.
@@Uncle65788I can't believe that after almost 60 years, we still don't have any access to the original, unedited film. It's a travesty what they did to this scene and the crucifixion.
Jesus has healed me many times! I have asked Him now that He would heal my poor brother of 40 years of torment from demon induced schizophrenia. Thank you Lord! You are able and great to do all things and are worthy to receive all praise from all peoples! Cindy
Schizophrenia is not demon induced. It's an imbalanced brain. What will you do, tie him up and play exorcist? Pity... I very much so pity your brother for your misunderstanding of his disease.
Greatest story ever told and the greatest movie My mother is passed on over the years she introduced me to this movie as a child it will for ever be a my heart with my mother thank you mom
Agreed. There is something so special about Jesus ability to transform that which was dead to life. I should know I am an ex fentanyl addict who Jesus saved through his love, power and grace. This is the greatest being known to man(Jesus) this is the greatest movie about Jesus. What Jesus has done will echo in eternity forever, what amazing grace he gives to the worst sinners like me. All I can do is tremble in his mercy.
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Praise Jesus! For anyone who feels down, alone or depressed, please come to Jesus! Read the four Gospels. It's good news! Jesus is God and loves you all so very much! xxx
It never ceases to be so moving and so real. It is portrayed with every bit of emotion it would of had if you were there. It truly is the greatest story ever told.
Amen. I struggled tonight as I was going to buy cider to drink and I had a battle with myself on the sidewalk as I wanted to go buy the booze but the holy spirit told me to walk the other way home, it was such a struggle but now I feel cleaner and better since listening to the holy spirit. I am an ex fentanyl addict so I have to be careful with my sin and with booze lest I go back to the needle. I almost died many times when I was in the city but I have been sober now for about 11 months. Jesus is all the credit. Sometimes I get sad at how I sinned so much but the bible says if we repent as far as east is from west thats how far god forgets are sins. I cant believe how good and loving God is. I was in chains and now I am free.
The divine is endless, was not born will never die. Within us all there is the divine, but we must be still, this mind must be still for it has no place in the divine.
If I had witnessed something like that I would be screaming to the top of my lungs I wouldn't be able to control myself for joy and of absolute thrill of knowing god almighty, then I would have passed out from Fear of this very same God. What a wonderful God we are so privileged to have and know
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
@@JohnDoe-nm3lg Your not making the same comparisons. Lazarus was only dead four days remember?? Jesus approached his tomb and said, "Father I know you heard me" So God knew to just hang onto to Lazarus for a while and not to talk him to sleep in the earth as others because Jesus was going to want him to come back. The guys you talk about very well could be here as well and not yet reveled. To many things line up, it has to be him.
This was my FAVORITE scene. Mr. Von Sydow made it seem like Jesus was speaking to me. This was a comfort the year my father died. Jesus IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE!
A great moment in a great film. The nexus of Christian's faith runs like a coursing river through the story of the Resurrection of Lazarus. "Lazarus, Come Forth!" and moments later, dressed in the raiments of the grave a grey-shrouded form is seen, briefly, making its way toward the exit of the crypt. Jesus triumphs over death through His faith as He petitions His Father, our Father, Almighty God, to mitigate nature in bringing Lazarus back to his family.
Yes he defeated death for all of us all we hsve to do is believe and tske hold of his promise somedsy soon he will put an end to sicknesd and death thank u Jesud
This is anointed of by The Holy Spirit!!!!!!! When the annoited music plays its like angels singing praises to God and I'm in the throne room!!!!!!! Praise God forever and ever, He is good!!!!!!!
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
5:09 I find this sequence fascinating, and I like the way George Stevens handled it. To show the raising of Lazarus of the dead through the reactions of the people witnessing it, combined with the haunting music, make for a VERY powerful scene. Though I am a Christian, to witness a miracle of this nature would be extremely profound, and beyond what the human mind and heart can completely grasp. If I saw it happen, it would frighten the wits out of me. Anyone feel the same way?
It's too bad that clueless editors didn't realise what Stevens was doing and eviscerated this scene. In the original version it's a long, slow buildup of Lazarus coming down the hill with the reactions of everyone, whereas here, you can see he just sort of appears. I hope we can see the original version one day.
This is one of my all time favorite Biblical epics. It's hated by many critics, but I personally think it's a masterpiece. It's one of the relatively few Bible movies that actually sticks close to The Bible, which is partly the reason why I love it so much. In about 10 or 11 years, I have seen it 7-8 times. Fun story that I want to share: I must have been 11 (so this is circa 2009) when I first saw it. I went to a flea market with my Mom and one guy had a whole section of VHS tapes. The Greatest Story Ever Told was one of them. I love old movies and the title intrigued me, as did the run-time of over 3 hours. And it was Rated G, and as a sheltered child, I could only see certain kid movies and I was only allowed to see a handful of PG-13 movies. My Mom let me buy it, and as I was paying for it, the man was telling me how good of a movie it was and a man next to him made a comment about John Wayne's line. (Something like "John Wayne is in it and he only has one line- Truly this man is the Son of God.") I somehow missed what the plot was from that. So my Mom and I went to the car, and she was putting my sister in the car (she had disabilities), and I read the plot on the back and went: "MOM! I read the back of the cover and guess what? This is a movie about Jesus!" This impressed her as well. :) I could say so much more about this movie, but in short I just absolutely adore it. What a beautiful movie about the Gospel! :)
Commanding and moving performance by Max von sydow. Also a great supporting cast.Hope they show some of these films at easter. Now that would be a miracle !
This film was unfairly maligned. (Never mind John Wayne!). True, it was stately and often moved at a snail’s pace, but there were scenes of great power and beauty. The raising of Lazarus combined with the music and the expressions on peoples’ faces is awesome. And nothing in the scenic values made it look like a typical Hollywood biblical romp
Interesting how this scene is less concerned with the act (which is seen from a great distance) than with the subsequent reaction of the crowd. Van Heflin and Sal Mineo rushing excitedly to tell everyone what they saw really propels the moment forward.
I have not seen this since I was a young boy. I broke out into tears and wept uncontrollably and not sure why except for a really strong love of Christ in the moment and conviction that He is everything. "My Lord and my God!"
Faith though we may not see we have faith in Jesus he performs miracles daily around the world. Praise be to Jesus. I had a near fatal accident. I live i called out for Jesus. Testimony for the Everlasting King Jesus Christ!
The music is so wonderful, too. The initial swell gives a sense of terror, and awe. You feel as if the entire world has just been changed, the fear of the unknown. Is he the devil? Is he evil? Then it is Lazarus. Alive in body and spirit. The music at once shifts to a sense of triumph, surging like water breaking a dam. It shatters the grip of fear and buoys your heart up to the heights of joy. Wonderful music.
This scene has always given me chills. Truly a masterful work of art. And it's bittersweet to watch this first Easter since Max von Sydow passed. Actors of his caliber are few and far between.
Absolute best version. The others are nervous, unfocused, and baldly melodramatic, with lots of running around ala "The Life of Brian". The arc of Stevens' first act ends here, book ended by the resurrection and ascension which closes the film's second and final act. I just realized why it's structured this way. Jesus' followers are looking for a sign of his divinity, and this is Stevens' proof, though David Mc Callum's Judas Iscariot doesn't believe it. -- Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
i think there was no way for them to really do the subject justice, by not focusing on him emerging from the tomb , it leaves people to think and call up their own imagery and thoughts that they'd relate with better.
Please pray that I Am immediately AND automatically and permanently bless with a glorious body THANK YOU. May the good God bless you all for all your Loving PRAYERS amen.
Jesus had both a Divine side and a human side, as he was both True God and true man. They often contrasted but never contradicted. For this reason, the human side demanded that the Saviour should shed tears for Lazarus, though He knew he would soon resurrect the former; it would be inappropriate for Him to just smile, and exhort Martha, Lazarus' sister, and the rest of the onlookers to stop crying and have faith.
My God I cry evey time.. Their doubt in Him but His love for us!! He teared up maybe because He knew this was the miracle that would lead to His death to prove to them because they lacked faith..😩💔!! Idk but my God!!And again the fact the camera never panned in but based it off everyone else's reactions when Lazarus was raised instead, the music is everything!! This is perfect!! 💔🙏🏾🙌🏽😭
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . . I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
These old movies are much more precious as they were done with thousands of extras and no computer animated special effects so the scenery with the population and buildings look more natural.
George Stevens' 1965 film The Greatest Story Ever Told was unfairly maligned when it came out in 1965. Stevens remains one of the most underrated directors ever Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
I am so happy to see that there are so many other people who see scene like I do, more importantly its so wonderful to see so many praising the living Jesus here too.
i was dead in the flesh but now am alive by the holy spirit of God and i will live forever more with the Lord my God JESUSCRIST of Nazareth. love you with all my heart
the conviction, I would have followed Jesus to his death as best I could because I would have seen a dead man raised to life and know that he is God who can do anything. Blessed were those who witnessed Lazarus brought back to life. No scientist today or throughout history would be able to disprove or deny he is God.
Lazarus was not resurrected-- he was "brought back to life"-- Lazaurs died again! Jesus was resurrected from the dead-- meaning that resurrection entails not being subject to death or decay again! Lazarus will, we assume, be resurrected on the "last day" as will all those who have been saved. Just a theological clarification in the use of language.
Of all the movies I've ever seen about the life of Jesus, I think this is my favorite. There's something "off-beat" about it, in a good way. Von Sydow's Jesus is so very human, and His personality engaging and friendly and winning on a level that most film versions of Christ's just aren't. This is a Jesus Whom you could see walking up to you, smiling in a friendly, down-to-earth sort of way, holding out His hand to you, and saying, "Hello. I'm Jesus. Pleased to meet you!" And the writing is so much better than in most such films; the stories in the Gospels are fleshed out and expanded into actual human interactions with dialog and characterizations that are true to the text, but longer and more complex than just anecdotes told in a paragraph or two. And you can't beat the score! The way this clip ends is a good example of the kind of exclamation point you keep running into whenever something especially significant happens in this film. When this movie was made it became a sort of status symbol among Hollywood stars, of all things, to have a bit part in it. I will never forget John Wayne as the centurion on Calvary or Sidney Portier as Simon of Cyrene. All through the movie, familiar faces keep popping up in minor roles in a way that adds something on yet another level. It's like everybody wanted to have a small part in the telling of The Greatest Story Ever Told.
Oldest movie of Christ I was just 10 years old before vidCDs was developed betamax & vhs I'm watching this greatest film of Christ ever reenacted to God Be The Glory
There's older Jesus movies: King of Kings(1961) Ben-Hur(1959) The Robe(1953) The King of Kings(1927) The Birth, Life, and Death of Christ(1906) To name a few.
Lesson learnt. Simple question "Do you believe" Blessed are those who are yet to see but believe. Yes l Believe my Lord, please strengthen my Faith in Thee. With you all things are possible. Ask and you shall receive "God Added". Thank you Andrew, God bless you!
This scene.. Man this scene. I watched this as a child and never grasped the magnitude of this scene or this mark in mankind's history thru the Life of Christ. The tears that weld up in Jesus eyes as He knew that this act would be his final before He would be betrayed and killed for our sins. The whisper of Lazarus name then the demand and authority behind His cry for Lazarus to come forth! Man oh man then the scene doesn't zoom on Lazarus but the expression of the many witnesses giving testimony through their faces and reactions!! Man PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!
Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, praise Him above thee Heavenly host, PRAISE FATHER SON AND HOLY GHOST.......Amen.
In 2014 I was too sad He spoke to me through a light that does not blind and a voice that could not be felt and said "Arise". Last Wednesday I had a deep hatred of humanity because of mistakes, I was angry with my family members for defending my cousin's rapist stepfather. And he said "I am love and forgive them for they don't know what they are doing" and an ecstasy of love and forgiveness filled me. Now I understand He is the supreme love, He is the savior, He is the Messiah and He will come back not now will He. All anger and hatred has passed amen. And I didn't have to go to a church or read the Bible from end to end to feel Him inside my house and my room, that's all it takes and I feel blessed by the Big Brother of creation.
I'm 65, and everytime I watch and listen to this the tears stream involuntarily... never get tired of watching and listening to this wonderful inspiring scene... He is risen!!
Me too!!! Amen!!!
Amen
I love this too!
Same here. As soon as Van Heflin starts running I start crying.
Darn those onions.😭😭😭
From a child until a full-grown adult, this scene brings joyful tears to my eyes. Simply an incredible story.
I have no words.
One of the greatest scenes ever filmed. Masterful.
What you talking about Amen to that Rey's hair on the back of your neckChills all through your bodyNever ever gets old have a blessed day
My mom took me to see this movie when I was a little kid. This scene has always stuck with me as one of my favorites.
Dear Friend: this scene suffers from being edited perhaps even heavily edited. It is not what the audience saw when first this film appeared in theaters. The character of Jesus Christ who is portrayed by Max Von Sydow shows a prayer unto the heavens and commands in a manner of speaking "come from the four winds oh breath and breathe upon this man so that he may live" There is also this that was edited out "You wound, and you make alive" who is like thee oh Lord". There is in a manner of speaking a degree of continuity that has been edited out. I would not refer to what we are looking at here as masterful. There is indeed more to suggest however this is a motion picture.
@@Uncle65788I can't believe that after almost 60 years, we still don't have any access to the original, unedited film. It's a travesty what they did to this scene and the crucifixion.
@@Uncle65788and Judas hunt himself he didn’t fall in the fire
This was a tremendous scene in the movie. But even more wonderful is that it really happened! Amen.
Amen Lord of lords and King of Kings
Oh yeah of little Faith have to believe and Yes it happened
Have Faith in A Little Mustard seed
Glory!🙏✝️❤️
Amen u right bible is history, His Story😊 God
This section proves the power and the glory of our God Jesus Christ our Lord.
To see a movie of Christ anytime you want to is such a joy! Unheard of in the 60's and 70's. I really love that we can do this now.
Yep JESUS CHRIST movies all day long God is a wise God
Amen brother
You'll see the real thing very very soon. God bless you sweet sister 🕊📯✝️
I'm having a great time watching this oh I hope we get to meet Lazarus
Very interesting lol
Jesus has healed me many times! I have asked Him now that He would heal my poor brother of 40 years of torment from demon induced schizophrenia. Thank you Lord! You are able and great to do all things and are worthy to receive all praise from all peoples! Cindy
Schizophrenia is not demon induced. It's an imbalanced brain. What will you do, tie him up and play exorcist? Pity... I very much so pity your brother for your misunderstanding of his disease.
Jesus cannot heal on his own He always needs Gods help (Acts 10:38) Ask the Father
Jesus is the same today n yesterday 🙏👏🏼
Lenell75 niles Jesus is part of the trinity . There all one
What rubbish, Schizophrenia isn't demon induced.. It's a bloody mental health condition!
Jesus said "I AM the resurrection". That brought a tear to my eye and joy to my heart. Thank you Lord.
Greatest story ever told and the greatest movie My mother is passed on over the years she introduced me to this movie as a child it will for ever be a my heart with my mother thank you mom
Mee too
Because He is the Resurrection, He raises us from the dead.
Possibly the greatest scene in human history up to that time.
Agreed. There is something so special about Jesus ability to transform that which was dead to life. I should know I am an ex fentanyl addict who Jesus saved through his love, power and grace.
This is the greatest being known to man(Jesus) this is the greatest movie about Jesus. What Jesus has done will echo in eternity forever, what amazing grace he gives to the worst sinners like me. All I can do is tremble in his mercy.
"Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."John 20:29King James Version
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WHO Is Like UNTO GOD , humans part Angels'Genes Seperated from Apes , GOD IS HOLY , HOLYGOD AMEN
poorKittensCatsAngelsAngels'AvePartAngelRobbieCommandsInAsenseEssenceSuggestsTELLSDoctorsPhysiciansSuggestsSuch NotinjudgmentSuggestions NotchallengingbutHelpsSuggestsMayBeTryThis , Possessed By THE HOLY SPIRIT Casper TO BRING COMFORT THE HOLY GHOST THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD ! ! ! ! THE SPIRIT OF GOD THE GOD OF BIOLOGY THE ONLY GOD
Yes indeed we truly believed our ancestors excisted ,who we never seen ,so we put our faith in the one who created them God sent Word Jesus
Madya 😃
*I AM the Resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live*
Praise Jesus! For anyone who feels down, alone or depressed, please come to Jesus! Read the four Gospels. It's good news! Jesus is God and loves you all so very much! xxx
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Praise Almighty God.
That does'nt mean u can fly walk on water or raise the dead
Sosidecop64. As long as it doesn’t violate the natural laws.
Such as?
You need to stop believing in imaginary friends my man. Most of us managed that long before we developed to be adults.
WHO Is Like UNTO GOD , humans part Angels'Genes Seperated from Apes , GOD IS HOLY , HOLYGOD AMEN
The greatest scene in cinematography history.
The Lord makes the impossible, Possible. God is Awesome!!!
Amen
It never ceases to be so moving and so real. It is portrayed with every bit of emotion it would of had if you were there. It truly is the greatest story ever told.
Max Von Sydow’s facial expressions are so flawless and beautiful.
I agree, he made this beautiful film. I was shocked at the powerful emotion it raised inside me.
What an Actor. RIP Max Von . My favourite movie of all time. I pray and hope today you will be with Jesus.
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is on the throne for ever and ever!
Amen. I struggled tonight as I was going to buy cider to drink and I had a battle with myself on the sidewalk as I wanted to go buy the booze but the holy spirit told me to walk the other way home, it was such a struggle but now I feel cleaner and better since listening to the holy spirit. I am an ex fentanyl addict so I have to be careful with my sin and with booze lest I go back to the needle. I almost died many times when I was in the city but I have been sober now for about 11 months. Jesus is all the credit.
Sometimes I get sad at how I sinned so much but the bible says if we repent as far as east is from west thats how far god forgets are sins.
I cant believe how good and loving God is. I was in chains and now I am free.
"And He shall reign forever and ever .... ". Glory!
AMEN!!
The divine is endless, was not born will never die. Within us all there is the divine, but we must be still, this mind must be still for it has no place in the divine.
If I had witnessed something like that I would be screaming to the top of my lungs I wouldn't be able to control myself for joy and of absolute thrill of knowing god almighty, then I would have passed out from Fear of this very same God. What a wonderful God we are so privileged to have and know
Amen
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . .
I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
dave berry that’s not correct sir lol if that’s the case all the peters and Judas of this time have memories as weel
@@JohnDoe-nm3lg Your not making the same comparisons. Lazarus was only dead four days remember?? Jesus approached his tomb and said, "Father I know you heard me" So God knew to just hang onto to Lazarus for a while and not to talk him to sleep in the earth as others because Jesus was going to want him to come back. The guys you talk about very well could be here as well and not yet reveled. To many things line up, it has to be him.
If you notice the man that was blind could see and the Bible says all eyes shall see him
God change caterpillars into butterflies ,sand into pearl,coal into diamonds using time and pressure. He's working on you too. ''GOD IS GREAT''
Amen
You explained it yourself. Time and pressure. Not god.
@Greg Jacques Lucifer's Jizz Gargler greg..and who is physics
@Greg Jacques Lucifer's Jizz Gargler and you are left over scraps
@@GirGir183 worship your time and pressure
The most powerful scene of all the religious movies I've scene..including the ten commandments!!!
Jesus said “ I am the resurrection “ Wow that is so powerful ! It makes me tremble .
What a powerful scene,Rest in peace Max Von Sydow.
This was my FAVORITE scene. Mr. Von Sydow made it seem like Jesus was speaking to me. This was a comfort the year my father died. Jesus IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE!
He's not resting--he's serving.
A great moment in a great film. The nexus of Christian's faith runs like a coursing river through the story of the Resurrection of Lazarus. "Lazarus, Come Forth!" and moments later, dressed in the raiments of the grave a grey-shrouded form is seen, briefly, making its way toward the exit of the crypt. Jesus triumphs over death through His faith as He petitions His Father, our Father, Almighty God, to mitigate nature in bringing Lazarus back to his family.
Yes he defeated death for all of us all we hsve to do is believe and tske hold of his promise somedsy soon he will put an end to sicknesd and death thank u Jesud
Very powerful moment. Brought to you by the Greatest man to walk the earth.
Amen to that🙏
Amin!!. This scene gets me all the time. Very, very powerful!
Lord jesus I believe in you. Save my daddy from the hands of the devil
Clementina Kodua such a beautiful prayer.
Prayers for you and your daddy
Amen beautiful
God bless your father and family! Believe in JESUS
I feel peace when i watch this movie
Well put, I know what you mean.
can you tell me this movie name or link in my fb id Joseph Gomez
I watch the sunset and hear the birds singing as they are getting ready for bed and I feel happy and I am ready to die..🎄🎄🎄🥳🌜🌛🦜🦜🐦🐥🐣🎍🎍🎈🌍☀️🌝🌙
@@rpckpigeonwestbengal2080 Its called the greatest story ever told
We love you LORD because YOU first loved us!!!!!
AMEN!!
We hold fast on you, because YOU HELD US FIRST!
Amen. I'm in!!!
AMEN always and forever!!!
This is anointed of by The Holy Spirit!!!!!!! When the annoited music plays its like angels singing praises to God and I'm in the throne room!!!!!!! Praise God forever and ever, He is good!!!!!!!
" I am the life ... & the resurrection" ❤
it's...I am the resurrection and the life
it really doesn't matter but if it did Im pretty sure you're alive before you're resurrected
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . .
I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
no you're not!
5:09 I find this sequence fascinating, and I like the way George Stevens handled it. To show the raising of Lazarus of the dead through the reactions of the people witnessing it, combined with the haunting music, make for a VERY powerful scene. Though I am a Christian, to witness a miracle of this nature would be extremely profound, and beyond what the human mind and heart can completely grasp. If I saw it happen, it would frighten the wits out of me. Anyone feel the same way?
It's too bad that clueless editors didn't realise what Stevens was doing and eviscerated this scene.
In the original version it's a long, slow buildup of Lazarus coming down the hill with the reactions of everyone, whereas here, you can see he just sort of appears.
I hope we can see the original version one day.
This is one of my all time favorite Biblical epics. It's hated by many critics, but I personally think it's a masterpiece. It's one of the relatively few Bible movies that actually sticks close to The Bible, which is partly the reason why I love it so much. In about 10 or 11 years, I have seen it 7-8 times.
Fun story that I want to share: I must have been 11 (so this is circa 2009) when I first saw it. I went to a flea market with my Mom and one guy had a whole section of VHS tapes. The Greatest Story Ever Told was one of them. I love old movies and the title intrigued me, as did the run-time of over 3 hours. And it was Rated G, and as a sheltered child, I could only see certain kid movies and I was only allowed to see a handful of PG-13 movies.
My Mom let me buy it, and as I was paying for it, the man was telling me how good of a movie it was and a man next to him made a comment about John Wayne's line. (Something like "John Wayne is in it and he only has one line- Truly this man is the Son of God.") I somehow missed what the plot was from that.
So my Mom and I went to the car, and she was putting my sister in the car (she had disabilities), and I read the plot on the back and went: "MOM! I read the back of the cover and guess what? This is a movie about Jesus!" This impressed her as well. :)
I could say so much more about this movie, but in short I just absolutely adore it. What a beautiful movie about the Gospel! :)
And He shall reign forever and ever ... And on the last day afterward He shall raise us all up and forever we shall live before Him
Amen!!!
Commanding and moving performance by Max von sydow. Also a great supporting cast.Hope they show some of these films at easter. Now that would be a miracle !
The story of the raising of Lazarus has always been a favorite of mine. It is one of the reasons I named my oldest daughter Bethany 😍
This film was unfairly maligned. (Never mind John Wayne!). True, it was stately and often moved at a snail’s pace, but there were scenes of great power and beauty. The raising of Lazarus combined with the music and the expressions on peoples’ faces is awesome. And nothing in the scenic values made it look like a typical Hollywood biblical romp
I adored the entire film.. until Judas leapt into the brazier. That was just... so wrong.
Interesting how this scene is less concerned with the act (which is seen from a great distance) than with the subsequent reaction of the crowd. Van Heflin and Sal Mineo rushing excitedly to tell everyone what they saw really propels the moment forward.
I have not seen this since I was a young boy. I broke out into tears and wept uncontrollably and not sure why except for a really strong love of Christ in the moment and conviction that He is everything. "My Lord and my God!"
Once was lost but now I'm found was blind but now I see Amen
Beautiful movie from start to finish!! One of my favorite classic movies!! Beautifully moving. ✝️❤️
Behold Jesus and Lazarus standing together outside that tomb. Their bodies luminous and angelic voices rejoicing. My mind is blown.
Faith though we may not see we have faith in Jesus he performs miracles daily around the world. Praise be to Jesus. I had a near fatal accident. I live i called out for Jesus. Testimony for the Everlasting King Jesus Christ!
As a Buddhist it is a truly moving and inspirational scene.....without hope and faith....there is nothing.
I pray the that take him as your lord and savior peace
AGREED. @Manjula Jayakody: If you don't have Hope, then you have nothing.
Lazarus ,come forth....same voice as
Let there be light.and there was light.
Punaruthanavum jeevanum njanakunnu amen
And the same voice that will raise all the dead on the Last Day :)
Best Lazarus scene ever filmed. The frozen shock on the people's faces was captured perfectly.
One of the best scenes ever.
The music is so wonderful, too. The initial swell gives a sense of terror, and awe. You feel as if the entire world has just been changed, the fear of the unknown. Is he the devil? Is he evil?
Then it is Lazarus. Alive in body and spirit. The music at once shifts to a sense of triumph, surging like water breaking a dam. It shatters the grip of fear and buoys your heart up to the heights of joy.
Wonderful music.
Wow. We had great actors and movies back in the day.
So wonderful is our king Jesus who is reigning as king in heaven ....
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Agree 100%
RIP Max Von Sydow. You were a mighty actor ❤
The most powerful scene of any movie ever made
Amen!!! rose!!!!
Jesus is LORD! Hallelujah!!!!
Wonderful blending of music, and ending with the Hallelujah Chorus. Very moving film.
This scene has always given me chills. Truly a masterful work of art. And it's bittersweet to watch this first Easter since Max von Sydow passed. Actors of his caliber are few and far between.
Best dramatization of Jesus and Lazarus on TH-cam. Much better than all the others.
I agree
Yes
Absolute best version. The others are nervous, unfocused, and baldly melodramatic, with lots of running around ala "The Life of Brian". The arc of Stevens' first act ends here, book ended by the resurrection and ascension which closes the film's second and final act. I just realized why it's structured this way. Jesus' followers are looking for a sign of his divinity, and this is Stevens' proof, though David Mc Callum's Judas Iscariot doesn't believe it. -- Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
One of my favourite movies of all time .
By focusing the camera on the people rather than Lazarus when he is resurrected, a moment was stolen from the viewers to also be in awe.
i think there was no way for them to really do the subject justice, by not focusing on him emerging from the tomb , it leaves people to think and call up their own imagery and thoughts that they'd relate with better.
But the faces of the onlookers left nothing to the imagination. One after the next. It was perfect.
My favorite scene in any movie ever!
Words don't do this scene Justice, it is Wonderful, " a Man was dead and now he Lives, I was a cripple, but now I walk. I was blind and now I see"
Max Von Sydow rest in peace.
Please pray that I Am immediately AND automatically and permanently bless with a glorious body THANK YOU. May the good God bless you all for all your Loving PRAYERS amen.
My God this is such a powerful scene. Seeing the tears shows how much he loved Lazarus .
Jesus had both a Divine side and a human side, as he was both True God and true man. They often contrasted but never contradicted.
For this reason, the human side demanded that the Saviour should shed tears for Lazarus, though He knew he would soon resurrect the former; it would be inappropriate for Him to just smile, and exhort Martha, Lazarus' sister, and the rest of the onlookers to stop crying and have faith.
beautiful scene- right before intermission- and no close-up on Jesus and Lazarus- all in wide shot....epic and glorious film.
John 11:27 "Yes, Lord " She answered. "I do believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who was to come into the world. " Amen Amen Amen
My body is tingling, Jesus I love and adore you
My God I cry evey time.. Their doubt in Him but His love for us!! He teared up maybe because He knew this was the miracle that would lead to His death to prove to them because they lacked faith..😩💔!! Idk but my God!!And again the fact the camera never panned in but based it off everyone else's reactions when Lazarus was raised instead, the music is everything!! This is perfect!! 💔🙏🏾🙌🏽😭
Thank you for sharing this. So powerful, it gets me every time. 🙏
I can't get enough of this! Praise the Lord!
i love you my lord jesus christ....you are lord of lords and king of kings...
chris micheals Amen to that.
And Lazarus is here today and alive. . . His name is Bob Lazar of the UFO fame. . . Lazar in the U.S.A . . .Lazar in the U.S.. . . Lazar in US. . .LazarUS. . . Lazarus. . . . . . .
I have tried to tell him, yet no answer to my messages. His memories were of his time with the Angels, not aliens. . .If any of you know him, please tell. . .
These old movies are much more precious as they were done with thousands of extras and no computer animated special effects so the scenery with the population and buildings look more natural.
🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊😇😇🕊🕊STAY SAFE EVERYBODY GOD BLESS🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊😇😇🕊🕊JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU🙏🏾🙏🏾😊😊😇😇🕊🕊🕊
I love Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior so much! 💖🙏💖
George Stevens' 1965 film The Greatest Story Ever Told was unfairly maligned when it came out in 1965.
Stevens remains one of the most underrated directors ever
Michael McDonagh on George Stevens
I am so happy to see that there are so many other people who see scene like I do, more importantly its so wonderful to see so many praising the living Jesus here too.
This scene always gives me goosebumps
i was dead in the flesh but now am alive by the holy spirit of God and i will live forever more with the Lord my God JESUSCRIST of Nazareth. love you with all my heart
This will never grow old hallelujah
Can you imagine being there?
Robbie Underwood if you live. Long enough you will see him speaking this as a Muslim.
Abdul Shafi G Mohammad was a false prophet of Satan. He was also a pedophile. Not someone to look up to
the conviction, I would have followed Jesus to his death as best I could because I would have seen a dead man raised to life and know that he is God who can do anything. Blessed were those who witnessed Lazarus brought back to life. No scientist today or throughout history would be able to disprove or deny he is God.
Lazarus was not resurrected-- he was "brought back to life"-- Lazaurs died again! Jesus was resurrected from the dead-- meaning that resurrection entails not being subject to death or decay again! Lazarus will, we assume, be resurrected on the "last day" as will all those who have been saved. Just a theological clarification in the use of language.
Of all the movies I've ever seen about the life of Jesus, I think this is my favorite. There's something "off-beat" about it, in a good way. Von Sydow's Jesus is so very human, and His personality engaging and friendly and winning on a level that most film versions of Christ's just aren't. This is a Jesus Whom you could see walking up to you, smiling in a friendly, down-to-earth sort of way, holding out His hand to you, and saying, "Hello. I'm Jesus. Pleased to meet you!"
And the writing is so much better than in most such films; the stories in the Gospels are fleshed out and expanded into actual human interactions with dialog and characterizations that are true to the text, but longer and more complex than just anecdotes told in a paragraph or two. And you can't beat the score! The way this clip ends is a good example of the kind of exclamation point you keep running into whenever something especially significant happens in this film.
When this movie was made it became a sort of status symbol among Hollywood stars, of all things, to have a bit part in it. I will never forget John Wayne as the centurion on Calvary or Sidney Portier as Simon of Cyrene. All through the movie, familiar faces keep popping up in minor roles in a way that adds something on yet another level. It's like everybody wanted to have a small part in the telling of The Greatest Story Ever Told.
Thank you for such a blessed video.
He looks into her eyes with conviction and empathy, with love and pain because he came to serve and asked only for our love. Beautifully acted.
Oldest movie of Christ I was just 10 years old before vidCDs was developed betamax & vhs I'm watching this greatest film of Christ ever reenacted to God Be The Glory
There's older Jesus movies:
King of Kings(1961)
Ben-Hur(1959)
The Robe(1953)
The King of Kings(1927)
The Birth, Life, and Death of Christ(1906)
To name a few.
Lord Jesus Christ has set me free for all eternity. I will love, adore, honor, and praise Him forever and ever amen.
Lesson learnt. Simple question "Do you believe" Blessed are those who are yet to see but believe. Yes l Believe my Lord, please strengthen my Faith in Thee. With you all things are possible. Ask and you shall receive "God Added". Thank you Andrew, God bless you!
Every beat of our hearts, is at His command...
Jesus will be back soon!
In the twinkling of an eye
Yes! We are patiently waiting!✝️
No in this age or in this generation but soon yes.
Von Sydow has the best introduction in film history in this movie. As with this scene, nothing is in your face....it's muted and suggested.
This movie reminded me of what it was like in those days.
This scene.. Man this scene. I watched this as a child and never grasped the magnitude of this scene or this mark in mankind's history thru the Life of Christ. The tears that weld up in Jesus eyes as He knew that this act would be his final before He would be betrayed and killed for our sins. The whisper of Lazarus name then the demand and authority behind His cry for Lazarus to come forth! Man oh man then the scene doesn't zoom on Lazarus but the expression of the many witnesses giving testimony through their faces and reactions!! Man PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!
Remember watching this as a kid, best Jesus movie!
I've seen this scene well over a hundred times. It still brings tears to my eyes. God Bless
*FANTASTIC!!!*
Amen! I cry every time I see this movie!
Glory to GOD and our Savior JESUS Christ forever! He is alive and still works miracles!
glory to our risen saviour his father and the holy spirit
I don’t think anyone other thank Max Von Sydow could have portrayed Jesus any better.
Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, praise Him above thee Heavenly host, PRAISE FATHER SON AND HOLY GHOST.......Amen.
In 2014 I was too sad He spoke to me through a light that does not blind and a voice that could not be felt and said "Arise". Last Wednesday I had a deep hatred of humanity because of mistakes, I was angry with my family members for defending my cousin's rapist stepfather. And he said "I am love and forgive them for they don't know what they are doing" and an ecstasy of love and forgiveness filled me. Now I understand He is the supreme love, He is the savior, He is the Messiah and He will come back not now will He. All anger and hatred has passed amen. And I didn't have to go to a church or read the Bible from end to end to feel Him inside my house and my room, that's all it takes and I feel blessed by the Big Brother of creation.
Brilliant. Thank you.
The look on Van Heflin's face says it all!🙂