John 11:21
“Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
What does John 11:21 mean?
John 11:21 (KJV) reads, "Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died." This verse comes from the story of the resurrection of Lazarus, which is one of the most well-known and powerful stories in the New Testament. The context of this verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalIn Times of Despair: A Conversation with Jesus
In the Gospel of John, chapter 11, we encounter a deeply poignant moment in the life of Martha, the sister of Lazarus. When Martha reaches out to Jesus after the death of her brother, she expresses her heartache with the profound words, "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother…
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O Lord, our Comforter and Savior, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the poignant words spoken by Martha in the deep sorrow of her heart: "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died" (John 11:21). In these words, there lies a profound expression of grief…
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