John Gill's Exposition on John 11:8

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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[His] disciples said unto him, master, etc.] Addressing him very reverently, and with great concern for his safety, as well as their own: the Jews of late, or but now, sought to stone thee; as they had attempted to do twice in a very little time; (see <430859>John 8:59 10:31); and goest thou thither again? where there are so many enemies; and so much danger, and but little hope of doing much good; whereas here he was among his friends, and in safety, and very useful.

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