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When therefore he heard that he was sick, he stayed at that time two days in the place where he was.
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A Purposeful Delay
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus's two-day delay was not an accident or a sign of indifference. Scholars explain it was a deliberate act to ensure Lazarus was undeniably dead (four days by the time Jesus arrived), setting the stage for a more glorious and unmistakable miracle. This delay was designed to remove all doubt and magnify God's power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He remained two days. Probably Lazarus died soon after the messengers left him. Jesus knew this (John 11:11) and did not hurry…
That he was sick (οτ ασθενε). Present active indicative retained in indirect discourse after a secondary tense (ηκουσεν).
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19th Century
Anglican
When he had heard therefore.—Better, When He heard therefore . . .
He remained two days longer.—I…
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Baptist
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
We cannot always understand w…
Jesus’ reaction was optimistic and purposeful. He gave assurance to the disciples that Lazarus’s illness would not terminate in death, and stated t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he had heard therefore that he was sick Though Christ had heard that Lazarus was sick, and by such good hands, …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here the Evangelist presents the raising of the dead Lazarus.
First, we see that Christ desired to do this. Second, the sequence of events s…
