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She called Mary aside from the mourners and told her, “The Teacher is here and wants to see you.” <a href="/esv/john/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having said these things she went away and called her sister Mary secretly, having said, "The Teacher is come, and He calls you." <a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. <a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And when she had said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary her sister, saying, “The Teacher has come and is calling for you.” <a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When she had said this, she left and called Mary her sister, saying secretly, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” <a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> When she had said this, she went away and called Mary her sister, saying secretly, &#8220The Teacher is here and is calling for you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister, saying secretly, “The Teacher is here, and is calling for you.” <a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when she had said this, she went away and called Mary her sister, saying secretly, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” <a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After she had said this, she left and called her sister Mary, privately whispering [to her], “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” <a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.” <a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, saying in private, &#8220The Teacher is here and is calling for you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Teacher is here, and calleth thee. <a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Martha said this, she went and privately said to her sister Mary, "The Teacher is here, and he wants to see you." <a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is here, and calleth thee. <a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After Martha had said this, she went back home and whispered to her sister Mary, "The teacher is here, and he is calling for you." <a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> After Martha said this, she went back and called her sister Mary privately. "The Teacher is here," she told her, "and is asking for you." <a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> When she had said this, she went away and called her sister Mary and told her privately, "The Teacher is here and is calling for you!" <a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, ?The Teacher is here and is asking for you.? <a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a> And when she had said this, Martha went and called her sister Mary, saying privately, "The Teacher is here and is asking for you." <a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying, "The Teacher is here, and is calling you." <a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when she had so said, she went and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After saying this, she went and called her sister Mary privately, telling her, "The Rabbi is here and is asking for you." <a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a> When she had said this, she went away and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying, “The Teacher is here and is calling you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having said these things, she went away, and called Mary her sister privately, saying, “The Teacher is present, and calls you”; <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having said these things she went away and called her sister Mary secretly, having said, "The Teacher is come, and He calls you." <a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these things having said, she went away, and called Mary her sister privately, saying, 'The Teacher is present, and doth call thee;' <a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having said these, she departed and called Mary her sister secretly, having said, The Teacher is come, and calls thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when she had said these things, she went, and called her sister Mary secretly, saying: The master is come, and calleth for thee. <a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when she had said these things, she went and called her sister Mary quietly, saying, “The Teacher is here, and he is calling you.” <a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary secretly, saying, “The teacher is here and is asking for you.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, and told her privately, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when she had said these things, she went away and called her sister Mary secretly, and said to her, Our teacher has come, and he is calling you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when she had said these things, she went and called Maryam her sister, secretly, and she said to her, “Our Rabbi has come and has called for you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying: The Teacher has come, and calls for you. <a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having said this, she departed, and called her sister Mary, speaking secretly, The Teacher is present, and calls you. <a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So when she had thus spoken, she went away, and called her sister Mary privately, saying, The Master is near at hand, and calleth for thee. <a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When she had said this, she went privately to call Mary her sister, saying, the master is come, and calls for you. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After saying this, she went and called her sister Mary privately, telling her, "The Rabbi is here and is asking for you." <a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, saying this, she went away, and called Mary her sister privately, saying, "The Teacher is present, and calleth for you." <a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister, telling her privately, The Master is coming and calleth for thee. <a href="/parallel/john/11-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4058" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary</a> …27“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” 28<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipousa (V-APA-NFS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Martha had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">she went back</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: ephōnēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">called</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/79.htm" title="79: adelphēn (N-AFS) -- A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.">sister</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Mariam (N-AFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/2977.htm" title="2977: lathra (Adv) -- Secretly, privately. Adverb from lanthano; privately.">aside</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipousa (V-APA-NFS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">to tell her,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“The</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">Teacher</a> <a href="/greek/3918.htm" title="3918: parestin (V-PIA-3S) -- From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property.">is here</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: phōnei (V-PIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">is asking for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.”</a> 29And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/11-20.htm">John 11:20-27</a> So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home. / Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. / But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.” ... <a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41-42</a> He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). <a href="/john/4-28.htm">John 4:28-29</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” <a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16-18</a> Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). / “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’” / Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a> As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6-13</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ... <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37-39</a> When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. / When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-3</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. <a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3-4</a> The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. / When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-39</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a> Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2-3</a> as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calls for you.and called.<a href="/john/11-20.htm">John 11:20</a> Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.<a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41,45</a> He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ… <a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a> Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.The Master.<a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a> Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.<a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16</a> Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.come.<a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3</a> To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.<a href="/songs/2-8.htm">Song of Solomon 2:8-14</a> The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills… <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Mark 10:49</a> And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-3.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/john/11-27.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/9-40.htm">Present</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/john/11-8.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/john/11-5.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/john/10-41.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/john/10-6.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-21.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/john/11-29.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/john/13-13.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/john/13-13.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/john/13-19.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/john/11-48.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 11</div>1. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.</a> 45. <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Many Jews believe.</a> 47. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.</a> 49. <a href="/john/11-49.htm">Caiaphas prophesies.</a> 54. <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Jesus hides himself.</a> 55. <a href="/john/11-55.htm">At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After Martha had said this Martha had just expressed her faith in Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God. This declaration is significant as it mirrors Peter's confession in <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a>. Her faith is a testament to her understanding of Jesus' divine nature, despite the grief of her brother Lazarus's death.she went back and called her sister Mary aside Martha's action of calling Mary aside indicates a private and intimate communication. In the cultural context, women often shared close bonds, and Martha's desire to involve Mary highlights the importance of Jesus' presence. This also reflects the close-knit family structure prevalent in Jewish society.to tell her, “The Teacher is here Referring to Jesus as "The Teacher" underscores His role as a rabbi and spiritual leader. In Jewish tradition, rabbis were highly respected and their teachings were authoritative. This title emphasizes Jesus' authority and the respect He commanded among His followers.and is asking for you.” Jesus' personal request for Mary shows His compassion and personal care for individuals. It reflects His understanding of human emotions and His desire to comfort those who mourn. This personal attention is consistent with His character throughout the Gospels, where He often seeks out individuals in need.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha</a> The sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her active service and hospitality. In this passage, she plays a pivotal role in communicating Jesus' presence to Mary. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The sister of Martha and Lazarus, known for her devotion and contemplative nature. She is called by Martha to meet Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (The Teacher)</a> Referred to as "The Teacher," highlighting His role as a rabbi and spiritual leader. His presence is central to the unfolding events. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where Martha, Mary, and Lazarus lived, located near Jerusalem. It is the setting for the events of <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">John 11</a>. 5. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the brother of Mary and Martha, whose death and subsequent resurrection by Jesus are central to the chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_messenger.htm">The Role of a Messenger</a> Martha acts as a messenger, bringing Mary to Jesus. We, too, can be messengers, inviting others to encounter Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_personal_call_of_jesus.htm">The Personal Call of Jesus</a> Jesus' request for Mary shows His personal interest in each individual. He calls us by name and desires a personal relationship with us. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_service_and_devotion.htm">Balancing Service and Devotion</a> Martha's actions remind us of the balance between active service and contemplative devotion. Both are important in our walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_jesus'_call.htm">Responding to Jesus' Call</a> Like Mary, we should be ready to respond when Jesus calls us, setting aside distractions to focus on Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The interaction between Martha and Mary highlights the importance of community and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 11</a> <a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/did_people_worship_jesus.htm">Did people worship Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_lazarus's_resurrection.htm">Where is independent historical or archaeological evidence that confirms Lazarus's resurrection (John 11:45-46)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) And called Mary her sister secretly.--It was done secretly to avoid attracting the notice of the Jews who were with her (<a href="/john/11-19.htm" title="And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.">John 11:19</a>; <a href="/john/11-31.htm" title="The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goes to the grave to weep there.">John 11:31</a>). This, we have seen (<a href="/john/11-20.htm" title="Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.">John 11:20</a>), accounts for the fact that our Lord did not Himself go to the house. That the care was not unnecessary is seen from <a href="/john/11-46.htm" title="But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.">John 11:46</a>.The Master is come (better, is here), and calleth for thee.--The word here rendered "Master" is not the Hebrew Rabbi (comp. Note on <a href="/john/1-38.htm" title="Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, What seek you? They said to him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwell you?">John 1:38</a>), but the Greek word answering to our "Teacher." (Comp. <a href="/context/john/13-13.htm" title="You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.">John 13:13-14</a>.) He is not named, but Mary at once knows who is intended. (Comp. <a href="/mark/14-14.htm" title="And wherever he shall go in, say you to the manager of the house, The Master said, Where is the guest room, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?">Mark 14:14</a>.) Perhaps the name was that by which they usually spoke of Him who had been their Teacher. We are not told that our Lord sent for Mary, but we must assume that Martha conveyed the message which she herself had heard. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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 with which it is associated, and therefore here it is joined with εἰποῦσα, whispering to her, lest the hostile Jews should hear and intercept the interview. The Master (the Teacher) used absolutely (cf. <a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a>) - is here, and calleth for thee. Sacred summons! Martha expected (as Euthymius suggested) that some blessing might come from his words. <a href="/commentaries/john/11-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Martha] had said εἰποῦσα (eipousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this, τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. she went back ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. called ἐφώνησεν (ephōnēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. sister ἀδελφὴν (adelphēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_79.htm">Strong's 79: </a> A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. Mary Μαριὰμ (Mariam) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. aside λάθρᾳ (lathra) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2977.htm">Strong's 2977: </a> Secretly, privately. Adverb from lanthano; privately. to tell her, εἰποῦσα (eipousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Teacher Διδάσκαλος (Didaskalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. is here πάρεστιν (parestin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3918.htm">Strong's 3918: </a> From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. is asking for φωνεῖ (phōnei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. you.” σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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