Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Lifted up his eyes - In an attitude of prayer. See Luke 18:13; Matthew 14:19.
I thank thee that thou hast heard me - It is possible that John has recorded only the sum or substance of the prayer on this occasion. The thanks which Jesus renders here are evidently in view of the fact that power had been committed to him to raise up Lazarus. On account of the people, and the signal proof which would be furnished of the truth of his mission, he expressed his thanks to God. In all his actions, he recognized his union to the Father, and his dependence upon him as Mediator.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing John 11:41:
Matthew 19:1
Mark 7:34
James 5:17
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