Charles Ellicott Commentary John 11:22

"And even now I know that, whatsoever thou shalt ask of God, God will give thee." — John 11:22 (ASV)

But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God...—The words express a half-formed hope, which she dare not utter, perhaps dare not even think, that her brother may be restored to life again. She had heard probably of the young maid whose body was reanimated by the life which had just left it (Compare Mark 5:35 and following; Luke 8:41–42), and of the young man whose body was being carried to the grave, when at His command it was restored living to the widowed mother. (Compare Luke 7:11 and following) Her brother had been the friend of Jesus; they had all trusted in His power and His love.

Words had come to them from Him telling that this sickness should not result in death, but that it should further God’s glory and glorify the Son. And now He is Himself present. His words cannot fail, and He Himself cannot be there without a purpose. She dare not say more; but she rests in this, that there is unity of power and will between Him and the Father. Whatever He asks, God will give.