Lazarus was described by Jesus as "our beloved". Often Jesus and his disciples had been guests at Lazarus’ home. He was therefore a friend of all the disciples.
Lazaro alielezwa na Yesu kama “mpendwa wetu”. Mara niyingi Yesu na wanafunzi wake waliwahi kuwa wageni nyumbani kwake Lazaro. Hivyo alikuwa ni rafiki wa wanafunzi wote. Basi, twaweza kusema, Lazaro kama “mpendwa wa Yesu” lalingana na jina la Ibrahimu aliyeitwa “rafiki wa Mungu”.