John 11:20

Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.

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In The King James Version

Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

In Context

19Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.

21Therefore Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:1“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 10:38As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

Acts 10:25When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

1 Thessalonians 4:17then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.

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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