John 11:20

Translations

Modern

So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home.

Traditional

Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

Literal

Therefore Martha, when she heard that Jesus is coming, met Him; but Mary was sitting in the house.

Latin

Martha ergo ut audivit quia Jesus venit, occurrit illi: Maria autem domi sedebat.

Original

Greek

English

So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home.

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Women Named Mary Encounters with Jesus Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 4:17
After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.
Luke 10:38–42
As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
John 11:30
Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him.
Matthew 25:1
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:6
At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
Acts 10:25
As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
Acts 28:15
The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world 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 Homes and Dwellings Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Martha Mary Mount of Olives Resurrection

Topics

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 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

John 11:20

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