John 11:19
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Context
This verse from John Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. The raising of Lazarus — the seventh and climactic sign in John. Jesus delays, allowing Lazarus to die. He weeps at the tomb. 'I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he …
Other Translations
and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.
and many of the Jews had come unto Martha and Mary, that they might comfort them concerning their brother;
And a number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to give them comfort about their brother.
Cross References
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