John 11:38-44 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:41

Then they took away the stone [ £ from the place where the dead was laid]. They lifted the stone, and Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven . This is not to be taken as an ordinary prayer, but a thanksgiving for prayer already heard. "Jesus lifted up his eyes," i . e . to heaven—to that sublime symbol of the infinite activity of God, which surrounds us day and night, and which is in numerous religious systems made a type and image of the Divine Being himself; nor does our modern... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:42

And I knew that thou hearest me always, but because of the multitude which standeth around I said it, that they may believe that thou didst send me. This great utterance declares all the intimate relation which subsists between the Father of all and the Son in Jesus. A continuous absolute communion is ever going on between heaven and earth in the heart of Jesus. His consciousness of the Father is a door opened in heaven. Alas! these words have been a stumbling-block to many; have suggested... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:43

And when he had thus spoken, he cried with loud voice. ἐκραύγασε is used of the shout of a multitude ( John 12:13 , R.T.; John 18:40 ; John 19:6 , John 19:15 ), and implies the loud, imperative command to Death to give up his prey, and relinquish the grasp which had, in answer to his prayer, been already relaxed. The loud voice keeps up the image that death is a deep sleep. The critical moment in Christ's own career has arrived, when, having pledged the rather to this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:44

£ He that (had died and) was (up to that time) dead, came out (of the grave), bound feet and hands with grave-bands . The swathing of the limbs after the Egyptian fashion, each limb separately, renders the action most natural, because ἐξῆλθεν is used. Lazarus did not simply stand in his grave. The early commentators and Stier saw in this emergence of the swathed Lazarus an additional miracle, just as they augmented the force of the supposition involved in the ὄζει , into the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:38

It was a cave - This was a common mode of burial. See the notes at Matthew 8:28.A stone lay upon it - Over the mouth of the cave. See Matthew 27:60. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:39

Four days - This proves that there could be no deception, for it could not have been a case of suspended animation. All these circumstances are mentioned to show that there was no imposture. Impostors do not mention minute circumstances like these. They deal in generals only. Every part of this narrative bears the marks of truth. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:40

Said I not unto thee - This was implied in what he had said about the resurrection of her brother, John 11:23-25. There would be a manifestation of the glory of God in raising him up which she would be permitted, with all others, to behold.The glory of God - The power and goodness displayed in the resurrection. It is probable that Martha did not really expect that Jesus would raise him up, but supposed that he went there merely to see the corpse. Hence, when he directed them to take away the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:41

Lifted up his eyes - In an attitude of prayer. See Luke 18:13; Matthew 14:19.I thank thee that thou hast heard me - It is possible that John has recorded only the sum or substance of the prayer on this occasion. The thanks which Jesus renders here are evidently in view of the fact that power had been committed to him to raise up Lazarus. On account of the people, and the signal proof which would be furnished of the truth of his mission, he expressed his thanks to God. In all his actions, he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:42

And I knew - “As for me. So far as I am concerned. I had no anxiety, no doubt as to myself, that I should always be heard; but the particular ground of gratitude is the benefit that will result to those who are witnesses.” Jesus never prayed in vain. He never attempted to work a miracle in vain; and in all his miracles the ground of his joy was, not that he was to be praised or honored, but that others were to be benefited and God glorified. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:43

A loud voice - Greek, “A great voice.” Syriac: “A high voice.” This was distinctly asserting his power. He uttered a distinct, audible voice, that there might be no suspicion of charm or incantation. The ancient magicians and jugglers performed their wonders by whispering and muttering. See the notes at Isaiah 8:19. Jesus spake openly and audibly, and asserted thus his power. So, also, in the day of judgment he will call the dead with a great sound of a trumpet, Matthew 24:31; 1 Thessalonians... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:41

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:42

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:43

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:44

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:41

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:43

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