Then they took away the stone.—This could be done without difficulty, for it would be nothing more than a rough slab plac…

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone …

St. John Chrysostom: Christ did not answer Mary as He had answered her sister, because of the people present. In condescension…

When Martha met his condition, which was the last step of faith she could take, Jesus took the next step. He did not ask God to raise Lazarus; he t…

And Jesus again raised his eyes. This was the sign of a mind truly prepared for prayer; for before anyone calls on God properly, he must b…

Then they took away the stone
"From the door of the sepulchre", as the Arabic version adds;

Christ's tender sympathy with these afflicted friends appeared in the troubles of His spirit. In all the afflictions of believers, He is afflicted.…

1. After giving certain preambles to the raising of Lazarus, the Evangelist now presents the raising itself. He considers four things:

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