John 11:3

11:3 So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, “Lord, look, the one you love is sick.”

John 11:6

11:6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he remained in the place where he was for two more days.

John 11:17

Speaking with Martha and Mary

11:17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had been in the tomb four days already.


tn The phrase “a message” is not in the Greek text but is implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted when clear from context.

tn Grk “to him, saying”; the referent (Jesus) is specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “that he”; the referent (Lazarus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “Then when.”

tn Grk “came.”

tn Grk “he”; the referent (Lazarus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “he had already had four days in the tomb” (an idiom).