John 11:39 meaning and explanation

“Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”

John 11:39, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus has reached the tomb and orders the stone removed. Martha, the dead man's sister, objects that four days have passed and the body will already be decomposing.

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