879 B
879 B
One day
This phrase introduces an event that happened in the past, but does not state the specific time. Many languages have a similar way to begin telling a true story.
Mary
Jesus' mother was also named Mary. This was a different woman.
this sickness will not end in death
This can also be translated as, "the final result of this sickness will not be death" or, "Lazarus is sick, but death is not the final result of this sickness." Jesus' disciples probably thought this meant that Lazarus would not die. But Jesus knew that, although Lazarus would die from his sickness, he would live in the end.
it is for the glory of God
That is, "this will cause people to praise God for how great he is."
but he waited where he was for two days
This could be translated as, "but he stayed where he was for two days, even though they wanted him to go and heal Lazarus."