John 11:20
When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat quietly at home.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
19a number of the Jews had come there to condole with Martha and Mary on their brother’s death.
21“Master,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.
Cross References
Matthew 25:1Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 10:38As they continued their journey, Jesus came to a village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him to her house.
Acts 10:25So, when Peter entered the city, Cornelius met him, and, throwing himself at Peter’s feet, bowed to the ground.
1 Thessalonians 4:17Then those who died in union with Christ shall rise first; and afterwards we who are still living shall be caught up in the clouds, with them, to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall be for ever with the Lord.
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 →