Charles Ellicott Commentary John 11:34

"and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see." — John 11:34 (ASV)

Where have ye laid him?—The question is directed, of course, to the sisters. This is further shown by the answer, Lord, come and see. Both question and answer are expressed in the shortest form. Grief speaks in the fewest possible words.