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John 11

John 11:31

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

Modern
When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.
Traditional
The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
Literal
Then the Jews being with her in the house and consoling her, having seen that Mary rose up quickly and went out, followed her, having thought that she is going to the tomb so that she might weep there.
Latin
Judæi ergo, qui erant cum ea in domo, et consolabantur eam, cum vidissent Mariam quia cito surrexit, et exiit, secuti sunt eam dicentes: Quia vadit ad monumentum, ut ploret ibi.

Original

Greek
English
When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.

Notes

John 11:28–32

Mary now joined the scene on the edge of the village, repeating her sister’s cry of misery. She fell at the feet of Jesus, not in worship but in desperate grief.

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 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 Mary Mount of Olives Resurrection

Topics

Burial: Visited by Sorrowing Friends Condolence: Jesus, to Mary and Martha 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