John 11:28

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 11:17-32

The matter being determined, that Christ will go to Judea, and his disciples with him, they address themselves to their journey; in this journey some circumstances happened which the other evangelists record, as the healing of the blind man at Jericho, and the conversion of Zaccheus. We must not reckon ourselves out of our way, while we are in the way of doing good; nor be so intent upon one good office as to neglect another. At length, he comes near to Bethany, which is said to be about... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 11:1-44

We have tried to expound the raising of Lazarus simply as the story stands written. But we can not evade the fact that of all the miracles of Jesus this presents the greatest problem. Let us honestly face the difficulties. (i) In the other three gospels there are accounts of people being raised from the dead. There is the story of the raising of Jairus' daughter ( Matthew 9:18-26 ; Mark 5:21-43 ; Luke 8:40-56 ). There is the story of the raising of the widow's son at Nain ( Luke... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 11:28-33

11:28-33 When Martha had said this, she went away and called Mary her sister. Without letting the rest of the people know, she said to her: "The Teacher has arrived and is calling for you." When she heard this, she rose quickly and began to go to him. Jesus had not yet come into the village, but he was still in the place where Martha met him. So when the Jews, who were in the house with Mary, and who were condoling with her, saw her rise quickly and go out, they followed her, for they thought... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:28

And when she had so said ,.... Had expressed her faith in Christ in such terms, as the apostles themselves did, Matthew 16:16 John 1:49 . She went her way ; from Christ, being ordered by him to go to her sister Mary, and fetch her to him: and called Mary her sister secretly ; either beckoned her to come to her, or whispered her in the ear privately, as Nonnus paraphrases it, that the Jews, who were enemies to Christ, might not hear: saying, the master is come ; near the town;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:28

The Master is come - This was the appellation which he had in the family; and from these words it appears that Christ had inquired for Mary, desiring to have her present, that he might strengthen her faith, previously to his raising her brother. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:28

Verse 28 28.And called Mary, her sister. It was probably at the request of Martha, that Christ remained on the outside of the village, that he might not enter into so great an assembly of people; for she dreaded the danger, because Christ had but lately escaped with difficulty from instant death. Accordingly, that the rumor about his arrival might not spread farther, she makes it known privately to her sister. The Master is here. The word Master shows in what estimation Christ was held among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:1-57

7. Christ the Antagonist of death—a victory of love and power . The narrative of this chapter is a further advance in the proof that the unbelief of the Jews was aggravated by the greatness of the revelation. The issue of his sublime and culminating act of power, of his supreme and self-revealing work of transcendent tenderness and beauty, was a deeper and wilder passion of hatred. The evangelist completes his series of seven great miracles with one that in true and believing minds,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:17-32

(2) Human affection drawing from Christ the assertion and promise , "I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE ." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:28

When she had said this , £ she departed, and called Mary her sister secretly. Observe the important emendation of text from ταῦτα to τοῦτο . When she had made this great utterance, her heart is big with hope. The grim shadow of death is now transparent to a heavenly light. She must share her hope with her sister. Jesus gave the commission to fetch Mary, as is obvious from the words of Martha which follow. The term "secretly" ( λάθρα ), when elsewhere used, precedes the verb... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:28

The coming and the call of Christ. The message of Martha to Mary is the message of the Church to every child of man. "The Master is here, and calleth thee." I. THE COMING AND THE PRESENCE OF JESUS . Christ came from the Father, and has come unto men. He came once in his ministry, and he comes ever in his gospel. He is here to welcome and to bless. He is here both in his Word and in his Church. II. THE CALL OF JESUS . 1. The intent of his call. 2. The... read more

Group of Brands