John 11:17

so when Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been four days in the tomb.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Upon this Thomas, who was called "The Twin," said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, that we may die with him."

18Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, only about two miles away;

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Cross References

John 2:19"Destroy this temple," answered Jesus, "and in three days I will raise it up."

Acts 2:27"For thou wilt not leave my soul in Hades, Nor give up thy Holy One to see corruption.

Matthew Henry on John 11:2-17

The Death of Lazarus. 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister,… Read the whole commentary →

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