King James Version
John 11:6 in the King James Version says “When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.” — study this verse from John chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.”
John 11:6 · KJV
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby .
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“still”
G5119the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
“the same place”
G5117a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
“days”
G2250day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
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