John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:7
Then after that ,.... The next day, the third day after he had heard of Lazarus's sickness: saith he to his disciples, let us go into Judea again ; for the country beyond Jordan was distinguished from Judea; See Gill on Matthew 4:25 . read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:6
When he had heard therefore that he was sick ,.... Though Christ had heard that Lazarus was sick, and by such good hands, a message being sent him by his sisters, to acquaint him with it; and though he had such a very great love for him, and the whole family, yet he did not go directly to him, and to his assistance: but he abode two days still in the same place where he was ; at Bethabara, beyond Jordan; this he did to try the faith and patience of the sisters of Lazarus, and that the... read more