John 11:21

And then Martha said to Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20Therefore, Martha, when she heard that Jesus was arriving, went out to meet him. But Mary was sitting at home.

22But even now, I know that whatever you will request from God, God will give to you.”

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Cross References

Matthew 9:18As he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler approached and adored him, saying: “Lord, my daughter has recently passed away. But come and impose your hand upon her, and she will live.”

Luke 7:13And when the Lord had seen her, being moved by mercy over her, he said to her, “Do not weep.”

John 4:47Since he had heard that Jesus came to Galilee from Judea, he sent to him and begged him to come down and heal his son. For he was beginning to die.

John 11:37But some of them said, “Would not he who opened the eyes of one born blind have been able to cause this man not to die?”

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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