“Perhaps Thomas also knew that it would not be possible to live with Jesus except by having died with him, as Paul taught. But those who disagree say that he said this because he suspected the envy of the Jews that would arise from the resurrection of Lazarus, and the ensuing danger.”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — FRAGMENT 79 ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
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16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
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14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
— John 11:16 —
17Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: