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The disciples therefore said to him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover."
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A Natural Misunderstanding
The disciples' response was not foolish but logical from their perspective. Commentators explain that in their culture, sleep was a clear sign that a sick person's fever had broken and they would recover. Their literal interpretation was also fueled by a desire to avoid the dangers of returning to Judea, where Jesus' life had been threatened.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If he sleep, he shall do well. Sleep was regarded by the Jews, in sickness, as a favourable symptom; therefore, it was said among them, "S…
He will recover (σωθησετα). Future passive indicative of σωζω used in its original sense of being or getting well (safe and sound)…
19th Century
Anglican
Then said his disciples.—Better, Therefore... Their remark immediately arises out of what our Lord has said. The…
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Baptist
But I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. Howbeit Jesus spoke of his death: bu…
In order to explain his action, Jesus decided to educate his disciples by informing them that Lazarus was asleep and that he intended to wake him. …
16th Century
Protestant
If he sleepeth, he will recover. Replying that sleep will have a beneficial effect on Lazarus, they therefore try indirectly to d…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep Soundly, quietly, and comfortably, and takes rest in it:
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Since we are sure to rise again at the last, why should not the believing hope of that resurrection to eternal life make it as easy for us to put o…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord mentioned His intention of going to the place where Lazarus had died; now He reveals His intention to raise him.
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