John 11:29

When Mary heard that, she got up quickly and went to him.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

28After she said that, she returned to the house and took her younger sister, Mary, aside and said to her, “The Teacher is close to our village, and he wants to talk to you.”

30Jesus had not yet entered the village; he was still at the place where Martha met him.

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Cross References

Psalms 27:8I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.

Proverbs 15:23People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; truly, it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.

Song of Solomon 3:1All through the night while I lay on my bed, I longed for the one whom I love. I desired for him to come, but he did not come.

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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