John 11:15

I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let us go to him."

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

14So Jesus said to them plainly then, "Lazarus is dead.

16Thomas therefore, who is called The Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go also, that we may die with him."

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Cross References

Genesis 26:24The Lord appeared to him the same night, and said, "I am the God of Abraham your father. Do not be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your seed for my servant Abraham's sake."

Psalms 105:14He allowed no one to do them wrong.Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Isaiah 65:8Thus says the Lord,"As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, 'Do not destroy it, for a blessing is in it:' so will I do for my servants' sake, that I may not destroy them all.

John 11:4But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God's Son may be glorified by it."

John 12:30Jesus answered, "This voice hasn't come for my sake, but for your sakes.

John 17:19For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

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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