John 11:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 11:20

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Therefore, Martha, when she heard that Jesus was arriving, went out to meet him. But Mary was sitting at home.

ERV

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

NHEB

Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.

SMT

Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus comes, met him: and Mary sat in the house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 11:20

ThenG3767 MarthaG3136Noun FeminineassoonasG5613AdverbsheheardG191Verb thatG3754Conjunction JesusG2424Noun MasculinewascomingG2064VerbwentandmetG5221Verb himG846 butG1161Conjunction MaryG3137Noun Feminine satG2516VerbstillinG1722PrepositionthehouseG3624Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 11:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 11:20

Summary

Martha meets Jesus; Mary remains home

Place

Bethany

Event

Martha goes to meet Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD