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John 11:21 Cross-References
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“Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
John 11:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:21
Martha's statement expresses both faith and gentle reproach. 'If thou hadst been here' implies Jesus' presence prevents death, showing confidence in His power. Yet the conditional reveals disappointment—she believes He could have prevented this had He come sooner. Her words wrestle with divine sovereignty and human suffering. Martha speaks honestly to Jesus, modeling authentic prayer that expresses both faith and questions. Her struggle is holy ground.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:21
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“and saw him”
“What have I to do with you”
“behold”
“the centurion sent friends to him”
“Couldn't this man, who opened the eyes of him who was blind, have also kept this man from dying?”
“they spoke against God. They said”
“one from the ruler of the synagogue's house came”
“he went to him”
“he had compassion on her”
“and provoked the Holy One of Israel.”