Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, , at sacred-texts.com Then
Jesus came to Bethany - This was near to Jerusalem, and it was
from this place that he made his triumphant entry into the city.
See the notes at Mat 21:1. See this passage explained in the
notes at Mat 26:3-16. A supper - At the house of Simon the
leper, Mat 26:6. Lazarus was ... - The names of Martha and
Lazarus are mentioned because it was not in their own house, but
in that of Simon. Lazarus is particularly mentioned, since it
was so remarkable that one who had been once dead should be
enjoying again the endearments of friendship. This shows, also,
that his resurrection was no illusion - that he was really
restored to the blessings of life and friendship. Calmet thinks
that this was about two months after his resurrection, and it is
the last that we hear of him. How long he lived is unknown, nor
is it recorded that he made any communication about the world of
spirits. It is remarkable that none who have been restored to
life from the dead hav