Joh 11:17 | MHM | STEP | Jesus Comforts the Sisters and Raises Lazarus In this section, Jesus arrives in Bethany after Lazarus has been dead for four days. Many friends and neighbors have come to comfort Mary and Martha. Jesus talks with Martha about faith and resurrection, and then weeps with Mary. He goes to the tomb and raises Lazarus from the dead, showing his power over death and pointing to his identity as the Son of God. This miracle leads many to believe in him, but also causes the religious leaders to plot against him. v. 17 : When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days (John 11:17 ). This made the situation seem hopeless to everyone. The delay allowed the power of Jesus to be shown more clearly, because it would be obvious that Lazarus was truly dead.

‏ John 11:17

Jesus Comforts the Sisters and Raises Lazarus

In this section, Jesus arrives in Bethany after Lazarus has been dead for four days. Many friends and neighbors have come to comfort Mary and Martha. Jesus talks with Martha about faith and resurrection, and then weeps with Mary. He goes to the tomb and raises Lazarus from the dead, showing his power over death and pointing to his identity as the Son of God. This miracle leads many to believe in him, but also causes the religious leaders to plot against him.

v. 17: When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days (John 11:17 ^a). This made the situation seem hopeless to everyone. The delay allowed the power of Jesus to be shown more clearly, because it would be obvious that Lazarus was truly dead.