John 11:7

7 Then after this he said to the disciples, ¹“Let us go to Judea again. ”

John 11:7 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:7

Then after that
The next day, the third day after he had heard of Lazarus's sickness:

saith he to [his] disciples, let us go into Judea again;
for the country beyond Jordan was distinguished from Judea; (See Gill on Matthew 4:25).

John 11:7 In-Context

5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

6 So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was.

7 Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea again. ”

8 The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone you, and are you going there again? ”

9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.

Cross References

• 1. 11:7 ch. 10:40