John 11:20
Therefore, Martha, when she heard that Jesus was arriving, went out to meet him. But Mary was sitting at home.
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In The King James Version
In Context
19And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, so as to console them over their brother.
21And then Martha said to Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.
Cross References
Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride.
Luke 10:38Now it happened that, while they were traveling, he entered into a certain town. And a certain woman, named Martha, received him into her home.
Acts 10:25And it happened that, when Peter had entered, Cornelius went to meet him. And falling before his feet, he reverenced.
1 Thessalonians 4:17Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ in the air. And in this way, we shall be with the Lord always.
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 →