KJV ORIGINAL
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed put for two more days instead of rushing over.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes love looks like waiting, even when everyone's expecting you to move.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is informed by messengers that his close friend Lazarus is gravely ill, prompting an expectation of immediate action. However, Jesus deliberately stays in the place where he is for two more days, which might seem puzzling in the cultural context of ancient Judea where prompt responses to illness were common. This delay sets the stage for a greater miracle, the raising of Lazarus, which highlights Jesus' divine power and fulfills God's plan.
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