John 11:21 meaning and explanation

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.

John 11:21, Berean Standard Bible

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Martha speaks these words to Jesus as she meets Him on the road outside Bethany, four days after her brother Lazarus was buried. Her statement is both grief and faith: she believes Jesus' presence would have prevented the death, yet she does not accuse Him.

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