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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming,.... Which she might hear of, either by a messenger sent by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then Martha ... - To Martha was intrusted the management of the affairs of the family, Luk 10:40. It is probable that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Martha - went and met him - Some suppose she was the eldest of the two sisters - she seems to have had the management of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:17-32
The matter being determined, that Christ will go to Judea, and his disciples with him, they address themselves to their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Then Martha Or, Martha, therefore. Information would be brought to her as the elder sister and (apparently) mistress of…
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