John 11:20

Martha, therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet him; but, Mary, in the house, remained sitting.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

19and, many from among the Jews, had come unto Martha and Mary, that they might console them concerning their brother.

21Martha, therefore, said unto Jesus—Lord! if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died;

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Cross References

Matthew 25:1Then, will the kingdom of the heavens become like unto, ten virgins, who, taking their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 10:38And, as they were journeying, he, entered into a certain village; and, a certain woman, named Martha, welcomed him into her house.

Acts 10:25And, when it came about that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and, falling at his feet, did homage.

1 Thessalonians 4:17After that, we, the living who are left, together with them, shall be caught away, in clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:—and, thus, evermore, with the Lord, shall we be!

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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