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Jesus had been speaking about the death of Lazarus. But his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
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So then he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.
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For your benefit, I am glad I was not there. Now you will believe. But let us go to him."
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Then Thomas, who was called Didymus, spoke to the rest of the disciples. "Let us go also," he said. "Then we can die with Jesus."
Jesus Comforts the Sisters
17 When Jesus arrived, he found out that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.
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Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem.
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Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary. They had come to comfort them because their brother was dead.
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When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him. But Mary stayed at home.
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"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "I wish you had been here! Then my brother would not have died.
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But I know that even now God will give you anything you ask for."
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Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."