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John 11:17 Cross-References
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“Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.”
John 11:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:17
Jesus arrives to find Lazarus four days dead, confirming He delayed purposefully. Jewish tradition held the soul lingered three days; the fourth day marked irreversible death and bodily decay. This timing eliminates any naturalistic explanation (coma, mistaken death). The specific detail authenticates the account and magnifies the miracle. Four days also suggests Jesus received the message, waited two days, then traveled two days—perfect divine timing.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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