John 11:19
a number of the people had come there to comfort Martha and Mary because of their brother’s death.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
In Context
18Bethany being only about two miles from Jerusalem,
20When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat quietly at home.
Cross References
Genesis 37:35All his sons and his daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted, saying, “I will go down to the grave mourning for my son.” So Joseph’s father wept for him.
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 →