And for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him' — Jesus explicitly states that His absence during Lazarus's illness and death serves the disciples' faith. The purpose (hina, in order that) is belief; the sign will deepen and develop their faith. Despite the danger awaiting Him in Judea, Jesus is resolved to go, driven by love for Lazarus and the purpose of the sign.

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