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John 11:15

John 11:15
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there,.... At Bethany, before he died, or when he died; because he might…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

I am glad ... - The meaning of this verse may be thus expressed: “If I had been there during his sickness, the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I am glad for your sakes that I was not there - "I tell you plainly, Lazarus is dead: and I am glad I was not there - if…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:1-16

We have in these verses,

I. A particular account of the parties principally concerned in this story, Joh 11:1, Joh 11:2.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I am glad Christ rejoices, not at his friend's death, but at His own absence from the scene, for the disciples" sake.…