John 11:16 — Meaning and Application

Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Then when Jesus came, he found that he had {lain} in the grave four days already.

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: {about...: that is, about two miles}