John 11:15

“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, etc.] At Bethany, before he died, or when he died; because he might have been prevailed upon through the solicitations of his dear friends, Mary and Martha, and through tender affection to Lazarus, to have prevented his death, by rebuking the distemper, and restoring him to health, or to have raised him immediately as soon as he was dead; and in either case the miracle would not have been so illustrious, nor have been such a means of confirming the faith of his disciples, as now it would be: to the intent ye may believe; more strongly, that he was the Son of God, and true Messiah: nevertheless, let us go unto him; to Lazarus, to the grave…”

“I am glad for your sakes I was not there--This certainly implies that if He had been present, Lazarus would not have died; not because He could not have resisted the importunities of the sisters, but because, in presence of the personal Life, death could not have reached His friend [LUTHARDT]. "It is beautifully congruous to the divine decorum that in presence of the Prince of Life no one is ever said to have died" [BENGEL]. that ye may believe--This is added to explain His "gladness" at not having been present. His friend's death, as such, could not have been to Him "joyous"; the sequel shows it was "grievous"; but for them it was safe (Phi 3:1).”

“I am glad ... - The meaning of this verse may be thus expressed: “If I had been there during his sickness, the entreaties of his sisters and friends would have prevailed with me to restore him to health. I could not have refused them without appearing to be unkind. Though a restoration to health would have been a miracle, and sufficient to convince you, yet the miracle of raising him after being four days dead will be far more impressive, and on that account I rejoice that an opportunity is thus given so strikingly to confirm your faith.” To the intent - To furnish you evidence on which you might be established in the belief that I am the Messiah. return to 'Top of Page'”

“I am glad: Joh 11:35, Joh 11:36 for: Joh 12:30, Joh 17:19; Gen 26:24, Gen 39:5; Psa 105:14; Isa 54:15, Isa 65:8; Co2 4:15; Ti2 2:10 to: Joh 11:4, Joh 2:11, Joh 14:10, Joh 14:11; Jo1 5:13 John 11:16”