John 11:20
Martha therefore, as soon as she heard that Jesus had come, went to meet him: but Mary sat at home.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
19And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
21Martha therefore said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Cross References
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
Luke 10:38Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.
Acts 10:25And it came to pass, that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him, Cornelius came to meet him, and falling at his feet adored.
1 Thessalonians 4:17Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words.
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 →