John 11:14

τότε οὖν. “At this point, accordingly, Jesus told them plainly,” παρρησίᾳ “without figure or ambiguity,” “expressly in so many words,” cf. John 10:24, removing all possibility of misunderstanding, “Lazarus is dead,” but instead of grieving (John 11:15) καὶ χαίρω διʼ ὑμᾶς, “I am glad for your sakes,” although grudging the pain to Lazarus and his sisters, ὅτι οὐκ ἤμην ἐκεῖ, “that I was not there,” implying that had He been there Lazarus would not have died. This gives us a glimpse into the habitual and absolute confidence of Jesus in the presence with Him of an almighty power, ἵνα πιστεύσητε “that ye may believe,” go on to firmer faith. “Faith can neither be stationary nor complete. ‘He who is a Christian is no Christian,' Luther,” Westcott.