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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:38

Jesus therefore groaning in himself ,.... Not only through grief, just coming up to the grave, where his dear friend lay, but through an holy anger and indignation at the malice and wickedness of the Jews; cometh to the grave of Lazarus, it was a cave ; either a natural one, such as were in rocks and mountains, of which sort there were many in Judea, and near Jerusalem being a rocky and mountainous country, of which Josephus F24 Antiqu. l. 14. c. 15. sect. 5. makes mention;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:1

Lazarus, of Bethany - St. John, who seldom relates any thing but what the other evangelists have omitted, does not tell us what gave rise to that familiar acquaintance and friendship that subsisted between our Lord and this family. It is surprising that the other evangelists have omitted so remarkable an account as this is, in which some of the finest traits in our Lord's character are exhibited. The conjecture of Grotius has a good deal of weight. He thinks that the other three evangelists... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:2

It was that Mary which anointed - There is much disagreement between learned men relative to the two anointings of our Lord, and the persons who performed these acts. The various conjectures concerning these points the reader will find in the notes on Matthew 26:7 , etc., but particularly at the end of that chapter. Dr. Lightfoot inquires, Why should Bethany be called the town of Martha and Mary, and not of Lazarus? And he thinks the reason is, that Martha and Mary had been well known by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:3

He whom thou lovest is sick - Nothing could be more simple, nor more modest, than this prayer: they do not say, Come and heal him: or, Command the disease to depart even where thou art, and it will obey thee: - they content themselves with simply stating the case, and using an indirect but a most forcible argument, to induce our Lord to show forth his power and goodness: - He is sick, and thou lovest him; therefore thou canst neither abandon him, not us. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:4

This sickness is not unto death - Not to final privation of life at this time; but a temporary death shall be now permitted, that the glory of God may appear in the miracle of his resurrection. It is very likely that this verse contains the message which Christ sent back, by the person whom the afflicted sisters had sent to him; and this, no doubt, served much to strengthen their confidence, though their faith must have been greatly exercised by the death of their brother: for when this took... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:5

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus - Therefore his staying two days longer in Bethabara was not through lack of affection for this distressed family, but merely that he might have a more favorable opportunity of proving to them how much he loved them. Christ never denies a less favor, but in order to confer a greater. God's delays, in answering prayers offered to him by persons in distress, are often proofs of his purpose to confer some great kindness, and they are also... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:8

The Jews of late sought to stone thee - It was but a few weeks before that they were going to stone him in the temple, on the day of the feast of the dedication, John 10:31 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:9

Are there not twelve hours in the day? - The Jews, as well as most other nations, divided the day, from sun-rising to sun-setting, into twelve equal parts; but these parts, or hours, were longer or shorter, according to the different seasons of the year. See the note on John 1:39 . Our Lord alludes to the case of a traveler, who has to walk the whole day: the day points out the time of life - the night that of death. He has already used the same mode of speech, John 9:4 ; : I must work... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:11

Lazarus sleepeth - It was very common among the Jews to express death by sleep; and the expression, falling asleep - sleeping with their fathers, etc., were in great use among them. The Hebrews probably used this form of speech to signify their belief in the immortality of the soul, and the resurrection of the body. It is certain that our Lord received no intimation of Lazarus's death from any person, and that he knew it through that power by which he knows all things. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:12

If he sleep, he shall do well - That is, if he sleep only, etc. Though the word sleep frequently meant death, (see Acts 7:60 ; 1 Corinthians 11:30 ; 1 Corinthians 15:18 , 1 Corinthians 15:20 ;), yet, as it was an ambiguous term, the disciples appear here to have mistaken its meaning. Because, in certain acute disorders, the composing the patient to rest was a favorable sign; therefore the words, If he sleep, he shall do well, or recover, became a proverbial forth of speech among the... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:12

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