A.T. Robertson Commentary John 11:5

"Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus." — John 11:5 (ASV)

Now Jesus loved (ηγαπα δε). Imperfect active of αγαπαω picturing the continued love of Jesus for this noble family where he had his home so often (Luke 10:38–42; John 12:1–8). The sisters expected him to come at once and to heal Lazarus.