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John 11:21
Then Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here my brother would not be dead.
John 11:21 · Bible in Basic English
John 11:21 in other translations
Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
Therefore Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.
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In context
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.
24 Martha said to him, I am certain that he will come to life again when all come back from the dead at the last day.
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