John 11:20
When Martha had the news that Jesus was on the way, she went out to him, but Mary did not go from the house.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
19And a number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to give them comfort about their brother.
21Then Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not be dead.
Cross References
Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband.
Luke 10:38Now, while they were on their way, he came to a certain town; and a woman named Martha took him into her house.
Acts 10:25And when Peter came in, Cornelius came to him and, falling down at his feet, gave him worship.
1 Thessalonians 4:17Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord.
Matthew Henry on John 11:18-33
Christ at Bethany. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. 18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of… Read the whole commentary →