John 11:29

As soon as Mary heard that, she got up quickly and went to Jesus.

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In The King James Version

As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

In Context

28Then she went back to the house to get Mary. She said to Mary quietly, “The teacher is here and wants to talk to you.”

30He was still outside the town, at the place where Martha met him.

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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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