John 11:6. When he had heard therefore that he was sick, at that time indeed he abode in the place where he was two days. ‘Therefore' is explained by the two verses which precede (see the last note). He cannot accept the moment suggested by man (comp. chap. John 2:4); He cannot follow at once the prompting of His affection for disciples. He will go to assuage their grief, but only at the moment appointed by the Father's will.

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