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John 11:20
When Martha had the news that Jesus was on the way, she went out to him, but Mary did not go from the house.
John 11:20 · Bible in Basic English
John 11:20 in other translations
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him; but Mary stayed at home.
Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.
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In context
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.
23 Jesus said to her, Your brother will come to life again.
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