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John 11:19
And a number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to give them comfort about their brother.
John 11:19 · Bible in Basic English
John 11:19 in other translations
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother.
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In context
16 Then Thomas, who was named Didymus, said to the other disciples, Let us go so that we may be with him in death.
17 Now when Jesus came, he made the discovery that Lazarus had been put into the earth four days before.
18 Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about two miles away;
19 And a number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to give them comfort about their brother.
20 When Martha had the news that Jesus was on the way, she went out to him, but Mary did not go from the house.
21 Then Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not be dead.
22 But I am certain that, even now, whatever request you make to God, God will give it to you.
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