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So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, "Father, I thank you that you listened to me.
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Thanksgiving Before the Miracle
Commentators overwhelmingly note that Jesus gives thanks before Lazarus is raised. This isn't a request for power, but a confident declaration that His prayer has already been heard and answered. Scholars see this as a profound example of faith—thanking God for a miracle that is as good as done, demonstrating complete trust in the Father's will and power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lifted up his eyes. In an attitude of prayer. See Luke 18:13; Matthew 14:19.
I thank thee that thou hast heard me
So they took away the stone (ηραν ουν τον λιθον). First aorist active indicative of αιρω, but without the explanatory gloss of the…
19th Century
Anglican
Then they took away the stone.—This could be done without difficulty, for it would be nothing more than a rough slab plac…
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Baptist
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone …
When Martha met his condition, which was the last step of faith she could take, Jesus took the next step. He did not ask God to raise Lazarus; he t…
16th Century
Protestant
And Jesus again raised his eyes. This was the sign of a mind truly prepared for prayer; for before anyone calls on God properly, he must b…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then they took away the stone "From the door of the sepulchre", as the Arabic version adds;
from the place where…
Christ's tender sympathy with these afflicted friends appeared in the troubles of His spirit. In all the afflictions of believers, He is afflicted.…
13th Century
Catholic
After giving certain preambles to the raising of Lazarus, the Evangelist now presents the raising itself. He considers four things:
