John 11:21

Then Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not be dead.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

In Context

20When Martha had the news that Jesus was on the way, she went out to him, but Mary did not go from the house.

22But I am certain that, even now, whatever request you make to God, God will give it to you.

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Cross References

Psalms 78:19They said bitter words against God, saying, Is God able to make ready a table in the waste land?

Matthew 9:18While he was saying these things to them, there came a ruler and gave him worship, saying, My daughter is even now dead; but come and put your hand on her, and she will come back to life.

Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he had pity on her and said to her, Be not sad.

John 4:47When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would come down to his son, who was near to death, and make him well.

John 11:37But some of them said, This man, who made open the eyes of the blind man, was he not able to keep his friend from death?

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 →

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