John 11:29 kjv
As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
John 11:29 nkjv
As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him.
John 11:29 niv
When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him.
John 11:29 esv
And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him.
John 11:29 nlt
So Mary immediately went to him.
John 11 29 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:3 | "Lord, he whom you love is sick." | Jesus' beloved Lazarus |
| John 11:32 | "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." | Mary's statement, echoing belief |
| John 11:21 | "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." | Martha's initial statement |
| John 11:5 | "Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus." | Jesus' affection for the family |
| John 11:33 | "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he groaned in the spirit and was troubled." | Jesus' response to grief |
| John 11:34 | "Where have you laid him?" | Jesus' engagement with the situation |
| John 11:35 | "Jesus wept." | The shortest verse, expressing empathy |
| Luke 19:41 | "And when he drew near the city, he wept over it," | Jesus' compassion for Jerusalem |
| Hebrews 4:15 | "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." | Jesus' ability to sympathize |
| Romans 12:15 | "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." | Christian community's empathy |
| Psalm 34:18 | "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." | God's presence in suffering |
| Isaiah 53:3 | "He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;" | Jesus' suffering on behalf of humanity |
| Jeremiah 12:5 | "If you have run with footmen and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses?" | God's deeper trials for His people |
| John 13:23 | "One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus' breast." | The disciple whom Jesus loved |
| John 19:26 | "When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Woman, behold, your son!'" | Jesus entrusting John to Mary |
| Matthew 26:38 | "Then he said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here and watch with me.'" | Jesus' agony in Gethsemane |
| Philippians 2:8 | "and being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." | Jesus' humility and obedience |
| 1 Peter 2:24 | "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." | Jesus' suffering for our healing |
| Psalm 116:3 | "The pangs of death surrounded me; the snares of the grave caught me; sorrow and anguish were found." | The reality of death's grip |
| John 11:4 | "Jesus said, 'This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.'" | Jesus' purpose in the situation |
John 11 verses
John 11 29 Meaning
The verse describes Mary's immediate reaction upon hearing of Lazarus's death. It highlights her sorrow, her recognition of Jesus as Lord, and her profound belief in His ability to have prevented Lazarus's demise if He had been present. This expresses deep love and trust, even amidst intense grief and apparent helplessness.
John 11 29 Context
In John chapter 11, Jesus is informed that His dear friend Lazarus is gravely ill. After deliberately waiting two days, Jesus then travels to Bethany, arriving after Lazarus has already died and been buried for four days. Martha, Lazarus's sister, encounters Jesus first, expressing faith in His power to heal, but lamenting that He wasn't present to prevent Lazarus's death. Shortly after, Mary, seeing Jesus, also states that if He had been there, Lazarus would not have died. This verse captures Mary's immediate reaction and heartfelt statement to Jesus.
John 11 29 Word analysis
When (ὅτε - ote): Indicates a specific point in time or circumstances.
Mary (Μαρίαν - Marian): The sister of Lazarus and Martha, a close follower of Jesus.
saw (εἶδεν - eiden): Perceiving, noticing, beholding.
Jesus (Ἰησοῦν - Iēsoun): The Son of God, the Messiah.
came (ἦλθεν - ēlthēn): Arrived, reached the place.
then (οὖν - oun): A conjunction signifying consequence or result.
she (αὐτή - autē): Refers to Mary.
went (ὑπήντησεν - hypēntēsen): Met, went out to encounter, a proactive gesture.
to (εἰς - eis): A preposition indicating direction towards.
meet (ἀπήντησεν - apēntēsen): To come before or encounter, often with eagerness or in support.
him (αὐτόν - auton): Jesus.
but (δὲ - de): A conjunction introducing a contrast or exception.
sat (ἐκάθητο - ekathēto): Remained seated, suggesting a state of stillness or sorrow.
still (ἔτι - eti): Continually, still at that point.
there (ἐκεῖ - ekei): In that location, referring to the place where Jesus was.
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "When Mary saw Jesus coming to meet him...": This phrase highlights Mary's immediate recognition and her deliberate action to approach Jesus, moving from her place of grief. The verb "hypēntēsen" (to go to meet) suggests a purposeful, perhaps even hopeful, step towards Jesus.
- "...but she still sat there": This part, however, might seem contradictory at first glance if not read in full context. Scholars note that this "but" (δὲ) could indicate that even though she saw Him and went to meet Him, she then sat, still overcome by her grief, or perhaps she met Him and then her overwhelming sorrow led her to sit there in lamentation. However, a more widely accepted understanding based on other ancient texts and commentaries suggests the Greek construction might imply she went to meet him while also still sitting, meaning she got up to meet him from where she had been sitting and in the process of meeting him, spoke her grief. The common translation "she sat still there" might better capture a sorrowful inaction following a brief move to meet him, or as many believe, she got up from sitting, went to meet him, and her subsequent words are spoken there at that spot. The latter is often seen as the more active interpretation: she encountered Him and then uttered her statement.
- Overall interpretation: The phrasing indicates a movement from her grief (implied by sitting) to encountering Jesus, immediately followed by expressing her sorrow and belief.
John 11 29 Bonus Section
The structure of the Gospel of John often pairs or contrasts characters. Mary's reaction is presented immediately after Martha's conversation with Jesus, allowing readers to compare their responses to the same situation and the same words from Jesus. Both sisters express similar sentiments about Jesus' absence, but Mary’s is perhaps more direct in her sorrow upon seeing Him. The interaction further showcases Jesus' deep affection for this family, as stated earlier in chapter 11:5 ("Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus"). Jesus’ emotional response to Lazarus's death, including His weeping, is a crucial point often emphasized by scholars, demonstrating His full humanity alongside His divine power. His subsequent raising of Lazarus is a powerful testament to His authority over death.
John 11 29 Commentary
Mary's response is profound. It’s not just an expression of personal grief but also an articulation of faith. She addresses Jesus as "Lord," acknowledging His divine authority. Her immediate lament, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died," reveals her deep belief in Jesus' power to prevent death, and concurrently, her bewilderment and sorrow that this power wasn't exercised in their hour of need. This underscores her unwavering trust, even in the face of such a devastating loss, showcasing the complex interplay of sorrow, love, and faith. Her interaction directly mirrors Martha's earlier conversation with Jesus, indicating a shared faith and understanding of who Jesus is, though Mary’s sorrow seems more outwardly expressed in her direct words to Jesus.