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John 11

John 11:19

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary · John 11:17–37
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Translations

Modern
…and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
Traditional
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Literal
And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, so that they might console them concerning their brother.
Latin
Multi autem ex Judæis venerant ad Martham et Mariam, ut consolarentur eas de fratre suo.

Original

Greek
English
…and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.

Notes

John 11:19

Life in New Testament times was lived publicly. Lazarus’s large extended family, as well as the villagers, had arrived for a seven-day mourning period. To console the sisters in their loss, there was great wailing and crying (see 11:33 and corresponding study note).

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Events

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Martha: Sister of Mary and Lazarus, hosted Jesus Mary: Sister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Glory Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Mount of Olives Resurrection

Topics

Compassion and Sympathy: Jews Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Kindness: The Jews to Mary and Martha Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus Sorrow of Mary and Martha The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life