Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 11:5

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

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

Happy was the family at Bethany of which it could be said that all the members of it were dear to Christ. Is it so with your household, Martha? Or is it only Mary who is thus loved? Has Lazarus been left out? Then pray for your brother as these gracious sisters sent to tell Jesus about Lazarus.

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

Yet Lazarus died. Jesus loved Lazarus, yet Lazarus was sick.

Jesus was not of that cruel sort of people, some of whom we have in these days, who call themselves saints, and who attribute all sickness among God's people to their sin or to their lack of faith.

Not he. Here was one who was sick, but Jesus loved him just as much despite all that.