John 11:19

and many of the Jews had joined the women who were with Martha and Mary, to console them about their brother.

Text-Critical English 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 less than two miles from Jerusalem,

20When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him, but Mary remained seated in the house.

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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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