John 11:41-43

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⁴¹ So they took the stone away. Jesus lifted up his eyes.

“Thank you, Father,” he said, “for hearing me! ⁴² I know you always hear me, but I’ve said this because of the crowd standing around, so that they may believe that you sent me.”

⁴³ With these words, he gave a loud shout: “Lazarus—come out!”