John 11:8

His disciples said unto him, master ,.... Addressing him very reverently, and with great concern for his safety, as well as their own:

the Jews of late , or but now,

sought to stone thee ; as they had attempted to do twice in a very little time; see John 8:59 ;

and goest thou thither again ? where there are so many enemies; and so much danger, and but little hope of doing much good; whereas here he was among his friends, and in safety, and very useful.