John 11:17

When Jesus reached the place, he found that Lazarus had been four days in the tomb already.

Twentieth Century 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

16At this, Thomas, who was called ‘The Twin,’ said to his fellow-disciples: “Let us go too, so that we may die with him.”

18Bethany being only about two miles from Jerusalem,

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Cross References

John 2:19“Destroy this temple,” was his answer, “and I will raise it in three days.”

Acts 2:27For thou wilt not abandon my soul to the Place of Death, Nor surrender me, your holy one, to undergo 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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