Matthew Henry Commentary John 11:7-10

"Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him." — John 11:7-10 (ASV)

Christ never brings His people into any danger without going with them in it. We are inclined to think ourselves zealous for the Lord when, in reality, we are only zealous for our wealth, reputation, ease, and safety. Therefore, we need to test our principles. But our days will be lengthened until our work is done and our testimony is finished.

A person finds comfort and satisfaction while in the path of their duty, as set forth by the Word of God and determined by the providence of God. Christ, wherever He went, walked in the day; and so will we, if we follow His steps. If a person walks in the way of their heart and according to the course of this world, if they consult their own carnal reasonings more than the will and glory of God, they fall into temptations and snares.

They stumble because there is no light in them, for light within us is to our moral actions what light around us is to our natural actions.