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John 11:17

John 11:17
Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then when Jesus came,.... The Alexandrian copy, and all the Oriental versions add, "to Bethany"; though it seems by what…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

In the grave - It was sometimes the custom to embalm the dead, but in this case it does not seem to have been done. He…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He had lain in the grave four days already - Our Lord probably left Bethabara the day, or the day after, Lazarus died.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:17-32

The matter being determined, that Christ will go to Judea, and his disciples with him, they address themselves to their…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Then when Jesus came Better, When therefore Jesus came, not to the house, nor to Bethany, but to the vicinity (Joh…

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