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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 Lazarus dying

This can also be translated as, “the final result of this sickness will not be the death of Lazarus” 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.