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God's Plan in Ordinary Events
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry note that the story begins with a seemingly minor event: 'a certain man was sick.' This highlights a profound truth: God's grand, redemptive plans often unfold through the ordinary afflictions of His people. The sickness of a friend of Jesus was more significant in God's book than the affairs of emperors, reminding us that nothing in our lives is too small for God's notice and purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:1
18th Century
Theologian
A certain man was sick. The resurrection of Lazarus has been recorded only by John. Various reasons have been conjectured why the other ev…
AT Robertson
On John 11:1
Was sick (ην ασθενων). Periphrastic imperfect active of ασθενεω, old verb (from ασθενης, α privative, and σθενος, strength).
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Charles Ellicott
On John 11:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now a certain man was sick.—This is connected with the preceding narrative to introduce the reason for our Lord’s leaving…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:1
19th Century
Preacher
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
In God's book, towns are most remark…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:1
At this point Lazarus is introduced, though Mary and Martha are mentioned in Luke (10:38–42). Apparently Jesus was frequently a guest in their home…
John Calvin
On John 11:1
16th Century
Theologian
And one named Lazarus was sick. The Evangelist passes on to another narrative, which contains a miracle eminently worthy of being recorded…
John Gill
On John 11:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now a certain man was sick
Very likely of a fever; Nonnus calls it a morbid fire, a hot and burning disease:
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Matthew Henry
On John 11:1–6
17th Century
Minister
It is no new thing for those whom Christ loves to be sick; physical illnesses correct corruption and test the graces of God's people. He did not co…