John 11:39

"Jesus therefore, again groaning in himself, came to the tomb. Now it was a cave, and a stone lay against it."

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus' groan signifies his deep sorrow over Lazarus's death and the pain it causes those who love him. The tomb described as a cave with a sealed stone represents both physical entombment and the barrier of human mortality that Jesus is about to overcome through his divine power.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 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. {y} "Take ye away the stone" Mr 16:3 {z} "by this time he stinketh" Ps 49:7,9; Ac 2:27 __________________________________________________________________

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