John 11:20
Therefore Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him: but Mary was sitting in the house.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
19and many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
21And Martha said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Cross References
Matthew 25:1Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,
Luke 10:38And as they were journeying, He entered into a certain village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house.
Acts 10:25And as Peter came in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet did him reverence.
1 Thessalonians 4:17then we who are living and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we for ever be 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 →