John 11:19
And many of the Jews had come to the women around Martha and Mary, so that they might console them concerning their brother.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
In Context
18Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away.
20Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house.
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 →