John 11:19
And many of the Jewis camen to Mary and Martha, to coumforte hem of her brothir.
Wycliffe (portions)
In The King James Version
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
In Context
18And Bethany was bisidis Jerusalem, as it were fiftene furlongis.
20Therfor as Martha herde, that Jhesu cam, sche ran to hym; but Mary sat at home.
Cross References
Genesis 37:35Sothely whanne hise fre children weren gaderid to gidere, that thei schulden peese the sorewe of the fadir, he nolde take counfort, but seide, Y schal go doun in to helle, and schal biweile my sone. And the while Jacob contynude in wepyng,
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 →