The sisters made no request (v. 3). They simply informed Jesus of Lazarus’s sickness and trusted Him.
Jesus was at Behabara, two days journey away. Lazarus was probably already dead when Jesus got the message that he was sick.
for the glory of God — as in the case of the blind man (John 9:3)
Jesus waited two days (v. 6) — Lazarus’s body had started to rot. None could deny a miracle had occurred. It wasn’t for lack of love or concern that caused Jesus to wait—it was God’s timing.
Jesus claimed that He was life. This miracle proved it.
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