And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
And honestly, I'm glad I wasn't there when it happened, because now you're going to see something that'll make you believe. But come on, let's go to him.
Sometimes God lets things get heavy so we can see just how powerful he really is.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of the narrative where Jesus is responding to the death of his friend Lazarus, whom he intentionally delayed visiting to demonstrate a greater miracle. Jesus speaks to his disciples, explaining that his absence was purposeful to strengthen their faith through the upcoming event of raising Lazarus from the dead. This story is set in first-century Judea, emphasizing Jesus' control over life and death as a fulfillment of his mission.
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