Yea, . . . I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, etc.—that is, And having such faith in Thee, I can believe all which that comprehends. While she had a glimmering perception that Resurrection, in every sense of the word, belonged to the Messianic office and Sonship of Jesus, she means, by this way of expressing herself, to cover much that she felt her ignorance of—as no doubt belonging to Him.

Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again—purposely expressing Himself in general terms, to draw her out.

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