John 11:7

7 Then he said to the disciples, "Let us go back to Judea."

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 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

6 Yet when he received the news that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was for two more days.

7 Then he said to the disciples, "Let us go back to Judea."

8 "Teacher," the disciples answered, "just a short time ago the people there wanted to stone you; and are you planning to go back?"

9 Jesus said, "A day has twelve hours, doesn't it? So those who walk in broad daylight do not stumble, for they see the light of this world.