Saying, She goeth unto the grave - Syriac, “They thought that she went to weep.” They had not heard Martha call her. The first days of mourning among the Jews were observed with great solemnity and many ceremonies of grief. read more
John 11:28-35. When she had so said When she had testified her faith, as in the preceding verse; she went and called Mary Jesus having inquired for her, as is implied in the next words, designing that she and her companions should likewise have the honour and comfort of being present at the stupendous miracle which he was about to perform. As soon as she (Mary) heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him Without speaking a word to the company of friends, who, because she was of a... read more
BACK TO JUDEA116. Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-44)While Jesus was still in the region between the Jordan and Jerusalem, he heard that his friend Lazarus, who lived in Bethany, was seriously ill. Jesus did not hurry to Bethany, because he knew that Lazarus was already dead. By raising him to life, Jesus would give unmistakable evidence of his unity with the Father (John 11:1-6).After waiting two days, Jesus decided to set out for Bethany. The disciples tried to stop him, fearing that the... read more
saw . Greek. eidon. App-133 . saying . T Tr. A WH R read, "supposing". unto. Greek. eis. App-104 . weep (Greek. klaio) = . to wail. Not the same word as in John 11:35 . read more
The Jews then who were with her in the house, and were consoling her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, supposing that she was going unto the tomb to weep there.Cyril, as quoted by Westcott, noted that "The secrecy of Martha became of no avail, and so it came to pass that the work was wrought in the presence of a mixed body of spectators."[15]It may be assumed that Jesus had intended that this sign be performed in the presence of his foes (John 5:20); and,... read more
John 11:29-31. As soon as she heard that,— Mary no sooner heard the joyful news of the arrival of Jesus, than she arose, and went to him, without speaking a word to the company of friends, who, because she was of a softer disposition, paid especial attention to her grief; for they remained with her in the house after Martha was gone out; and when she went out, they followed her, fearing that she was going to the grave, to indulge her melancholy there: nay, they even wept with her, when they saw... read more
31. The Jews . . . followed her . . . to the grave—Thus casually were provided witnesses of the glorious miracle that followed, not prejudiced, certainly, in favor of Him who wrought it. to weep there—according to Jewish practice, for some days after burial. fell at his feet—more impassioned than her sister, though her words were fewer. (See on :-). read more
1. The seventh sign: raising Lazarus 11:1-44Jesus had presented Himself as the Water of Life, the Bread of Life, and the Light of Life. Now He revealed Himself as the resurrection and the life. This was the seventh and last of Jesus’ miraculous signs that John recorded, and it was the most powerful revelation of His true identity. [Note: See Edersheim, 2:308.] It shows Jesus’ authority over humankind’s greatest and last enemy: death. Some scholars view Jesus’ resurrection as one of His signs.... read more
Mary’s physical response to Jesus was more emotional than Martha’s had been, perhaps reflecting her temperament. Again we find Mary at Jesus’ feet (cf. Luke 10:39). Her words were identical to Martha’s (John 11:21). She met Jesus in a public place whereas Martha had talked with Him privately. This probably accounts in part for Jesus’ different responses to the two women."Mary is found three times in the Gospel record, and each time she is at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; John... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:31
The Jews therefore who were with her in the house, and were comforting her . If the "Jews" (see note, John 11:19 ) were comforting Mary, and ( John 11:37 ) recognized his love in its Divine depths, and if (see John 11:45 ) ( πολλοὶ ) "many believed on him," and only ( τινές ) some of them ( John 11:46 ) made the stupendous miracle a new occasion for expressing their inveterate malignity, there is no reason to import the element of hostility into the word ἰδόντες . When... read more