John 11:17

Amplified Bible

¹⁷So when Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb ^[a]four days.

John 11:17 Jesus purposefully stayed away for four days after Lazarus’ death. The Jews believed the soul hovered around the body for three days during which there was still hope. After four days all hope was gone.

John 11:17

New International Version

¹⁷On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.^(A)

¹⁷Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

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New International Version (NIV)