John 11:5

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

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Interpretation

It is no new thing for those whom Christ loves, to be sick; bodily distempers correct the corruption, and try the graces of God's people.

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This thought runs through John 11:4-5.

John 11:4 John 11:5

Lazarus Person: An abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps. (1. ) The brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany. He was raised from the dead after he had lain four days in the tomb ( John 11:1-44 ).
Martha Person: Bitterness, the sister of Lazarus and Mary, and probably the eldest of the family, who all resided at Bethany ( Luke 10:38 , 40, 41; John 11:1-39 ).