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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/11.htm">New International Version</a> Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met him. <a href="/nlt/john/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus had stayed outside the village, at the place where Martha met him. <a href="/esv/john/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him. <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. <a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still at the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus had not yet come into the village but was still in the place where Martha had met him. <a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus had not yet come into the village but was still in the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> (Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met him.) <a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He was still outside the village where Martha had gone to meet him. <a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> (Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met him.) <a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (Jesus had not yet come into the village but was still where Martha had met him.) <a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus had not yet arrived in the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met him.) <a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Jesus had not yet arrived at the village but was still at the place where Martha had met him. <a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was at the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still in the place where Martha had come out to meet him.) <a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met him. <a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met Him; <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus had not yet come to the village, but was in the place where Martha met him; <a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For Jesus was not yet come into the town: but he was still in that place where Martha had met him. <a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For Jesus had not yet arrived in the town. But he was still at that place where Martha had met him. <a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a> For Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still where Martha had met him. <a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now Jesus had not yet come to the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus had not yet come into the town, but he was still at the same place where Martha met him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua had not yet come to the village, but he was in that place in which he met Martha.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him. <a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was yet in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was on the spot where Martha had met him. <a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for Jesus was not yet arrived in the town, but staid at the place were Martha met him. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. <a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> (Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was still in the place where Martha met Him.) <a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. <a href="/parallel/john/11-30.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=4073" 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> …29And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him. 30<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3768.htm" title="3768: Oupō (Adv) -- Not yet. From ou and po; not yet.">had not yet</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elēlythei (V-LIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">entered</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2968.htm" title="2968: kōmēn (N-AFS) -- A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet.">village,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">still</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/5117.htm" title="5117: topō (N-DMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place</a> <a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">where</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3136.htm" title="3136: Martha (N-NFS) -- Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.">Martha</a> <a href="/greek/5221.htm" title="5221: hypēntēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To meet, go to meet. From hupo and a derivative of anti; to go opposite under, i.e. To encounter, fall in with.">had met</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 31When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.…<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 11:20-29</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/10-40.htm">John 10:40-42</a> Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. / Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.” / And many in that place believed in Jesus. <a href="/john/1-28.htm">John 1:28</a> All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <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="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-11</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... <a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-54</a> So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ... <a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a> After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him. <a href="/john/8-1.htm">John 8:1-2</a> But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. / Early in the morning He went back into the temple courts. All the people came to Him, and He sat down to teach them. <a href="/john/9-1.htm">John 9:1</a> Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, <a href="/john/10-22.htm">John 10:22-23</a> At that time the Feast of Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, / and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-15</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ... <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/6-22.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/john/11-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/11-24.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/john/11-20.htm">Met</a> <a href="/john/11-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Village</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/13-27.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/john/12-13.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Met</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Village</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>Now Jesus had not yet entered the village This phrase indicates a moment of anticipation and preparation. Jesus is on the outskirts of Bethany, a village near Jerusalem, which is significant as it is the setting for the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. The delay in entering the village highlights Jesus' intentional timing, which is a recurring theme in His ministry, as seen in <a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a> and <a href="/john/7-6.htm">John 7:6</a>. The village of Bethany is also significant as it is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, who are close friends of Jesus, emphasizing the personal nature of this miracle.but was still at the place This suggests a deliberate pause by Jesus, which can be seen as a moment of reflection or prayer. It underscores His divine foreknowledge and control over the situation. This pause can be compared to other moments in Jesus' ministry where He takes time to pray or prepare before significant events, such as in <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a> before choosing the twelve apostles.where Martha had met Him Martha's meeting with Jesus earlier in the chapter (<a href="/john/11-20.htm">John 11:20-27</a>) is a profound moment of faith and declaration. Martha expresses her belief in Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God, which is a central theme in the Gospel of John. This meeting place becomes a symbolic location of faith and revelation. Martha's interaction with Jesus also reflects the cultural role of women in the New Testament, where they are often portrayed as key witnesses to Jesus' identity and works, as seen with Mary Magdalene in <a href="/john/20-18.htm">John 20:18</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of John, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. In this passage, He is on His way to Bethany. 2. <a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha</a> Sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her active service and faith in Jesus. She had previously met Jesus outside the village to inform Him of Lazarus's death. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> A village near Jerusalem, significant as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It is the setting for the miracle of Lazarus's resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> Brother of Mary and Martha, whose death and subsequent resurrection by Jesus is a pivotal event in the Gospel of John. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> Sister of Martha and Lazarus, known for her devotion to Jesus, later anoints His feet with perfume.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_waiting.htm">Faith in Waiting</a> Jesus's delay in entering the village teaches us about divine timing. Trusting God's timing is crucial, even when it seems delayed. <a href="/topical/m/meeting_jesus.htm">Meeting Jesus</a> Like Martha, we should actively seek Jesus in our times of need. Our encounters with Him can happen anywhere, not just in designated sacred spaces. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_presence.htm">The Power of Presence</a> Jesus's presence, even before performing a miracle, brings hope and comfort. We should strive to be present for others in their times of need. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_miracles.htm">Preparation for Miracles</a> Jesus's pause before entering Bethany suggests preparation for a significant event. We should prepare our hearts for the work God intends to do in our lives.<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_john_recognize_jesus_post-baptism.htm">Did John the Baptist recognize Jesus after his baptism? Yes (John 1:32, 33) No (Matthew 11:2)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_claim_divinity.htm">Did Jesus say he was God? (John 10:30 vs. John 14:28)</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_reform_judaism.htm">What is Bethany's significance in the Bible?</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>(30) Now Jesus was not yet come into the town.--Better, as before, into the village (<a href="/john/11-1.htm" title="Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.">John 11:1</a>).Where Martha met him.--Comp. <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>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still in that place where Martha met him. At no great distance from the grave or from the village. The Lord probably sought to comfort the sisters apart from the crowd. Thus say most commentators. This is not in the text. If it were his purpose, it was frustrated. Hengstenberg thinks our Lord did not object to the crowds witnessing the miracle, but if so, it would be without any arrangement on his part. <a href="/commentaries/john/11-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. {had} not yet Οὔπω (Oupō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3768.htm">Strong's 3768: </a> Not yet. From ou and po; not yet. entered ἐληλύθει (elēlythei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. village, κώμην (kōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2968.htm">Strong's 2968: </a> A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. still ἔτι (eti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. place τόπῳ (topō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. Martha Μάρθα (Martha) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman. had met ὑπήντησεν (hypēntēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To meet, go to meet. From hupo and a derivative of anti; to go opposite under, i.e. To encounter, fall in with. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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