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Joh 11:3. Ὃν φιλεῖς, whom Thou lovest) This is more modest, than if they were to say, he who loves Thee, or Thy friend; comp. Joh 11:11, “Our friend Lazarus” [Jesus’ words].-ἀσθενεῖ, is sick) They elegantly do not express [but leave to be inferred] the consequent, therefore come to our help [Joh 11:31-32, (Mary to Jesus) “Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” Truly greater things were now close at hand.-V. g.] Comp. ch. Joh 2:3, “When they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto Him, They have no wine” [leaving the consequent unexpressed, but implied, Do Thou relieve them]. The great love of the sisters towards their brother here shines forth.