<p>11:5 <i>Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus</i>- This is <i>agape</i>. The sisters had said that Jesus 'loved' Lazarus, using <i>phileo</i> (:3 &quot;He whom you love&quot;). They considered Him a friend with <i>phileo </i>love, but He actually loved them with <i>agape</i> love. We may consider the Lord Jesus to be on our side because He has fellowshipped with us and helped us out in times of need. But the essence of His love is <i>agape</i>, the love of the cross, so far above how we perceive His love for us in more material, earthly terms.</p>