New International Version “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. New Living Translation Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died. English Standard Version Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Berean Standard Bible Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Berean Literal Bible Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. King James Bible Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. New King James Version Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. New American Standard Bible Martha then said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. NASB 1995 Martha then said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. NASB 1977 Martha therefore said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Legacy Standard Bible Martha then said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Amplified Bible Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Berean Annotated Bible Martha (the lady) said to Jesus (YHWH saves), “Lord {Kyrie}, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Christian Standard Bible Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. American Standard Version Martha therefore said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Contemporary English Version Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. English Revised Version Martha therefore said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. GOD'S WORD® Translation Martha told Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Good News Translation Martha said to Jesus, "If you had been here, Lord, my brother would not have died! International Standard Version Martha told Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. NET Bible Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. New Heart English Bible Therefore Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you would have been here, my brother would not have died. Webster's Bible Translation Then said Martha to Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Weymouth New Testament So Martha came and spoke to Jesus. "Master, if you had been here," she said, "my brother would not have died. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMartha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. World English Bible Therefore Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMartha, therefore, said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother had not died; Berean Literal Bible Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Young's Literal Translation Martha, therefore, said unto Jesus, 'Sir, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died; Smith's Literal Translation Then said Martha to Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMartha therefore said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Catholic Public Domain Version And then Martha said to Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. New American Bible Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. New Revised Standard Version Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Martha said to Jesus, My Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Martha said to Yeshua, “My Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen Martha said to Jesus: Lord, if thou hadst been here my brother would not have died. Godbey New Testament Then Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Haweis New Testament And Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Mace New Testament Lord, said Martha to Jesus, if you had been here, my brother had not been dead. Weymouth New Testament So Martha came and spoke to Jesus. "Master, if you had been here," she said, "my brother would not have died. Worrell New Testament Martha, therefore, said to Jesus, "Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died; Worsley New Testament And Martha said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary…20So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him; but Mary stayed at home. 21 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. 22But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.”… Cross References “Lord, Luke 10:40 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!” John 13:13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” if You had been here, John 4:47 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. Mark 5:23 and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” Matthew 9:18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” my brother would not have died.” John 4:50-53 “Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. / And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. / So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” … Luke 7:13-15 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. Mark 5:41-42 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. John 11:32 When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11:37 But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” John 4:49 “Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” John 6:68 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 14:5 “Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?” John 20:25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” Luke 7:6-7 So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. / That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Treasury of Scripture Then said Martha to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here, my brother had not died. if. John 11:32,37 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died… John 4:47-49 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death… 1 Kings 17:18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son? Jump to Previous Dead Died Hadst Jesus Martha Master Sir Wouldn'tJump to Next Dead Died Hadst Jesus Martha Master Sir Wouldn'tJohn 11 1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.45. Many Jews believe. 47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus. 49. Caiaphas prophesies. 54. Jesus hides himself. 55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, Martha addressed Jesus with reverence and recognized His authority even in her grief. Luk 10:40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations… if You had been here, She believed Jesus could have healed Lazarus before his death and expressed the sorrow of one who knew His power but did not yet grasp the purpose of the delay. Jhn 4:47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee… my brother would not have died. Martha’s words show genuine faith in Jesus as healer, while Lazarus’s death would reveal Jesus’ authority over death itself. Jhn 4:50-53 “Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.”… Persons / Places / Events 1. MarthaThe sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her practical nature and hospitality. She expresses her faith in Jesus, even in her grief. 2. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who demonstrates His power over life and death in this chapter. 3. Lazarus The brother of Martha and Mary, whose death and subsequent resurrection by Jesus is a pivotal event in the Gospel of John. 4. Bethany The village near Jerusalem where Martha, Mary, and Lazarus lived. It becomes the setting for this miraculous event. 5. The Resurrection of Lazarus A significant miracle performed by Jesus, showcasing His divine authority and foreshadowing His own resurrection. Teaching Points Faith Amidst GriefMartha's statement reflects a deep faith in Jesus, even in her sorrow. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's presence and power, even when circumstances seem dire. The Sovereignty of God This passage reminds us that God's timing and plans are perfect, even when they are not immediately apparent to us. The Power of Jesus Jesus' ability to raise Lazarus from the dead demonstrates His divine authority and foreshadows His own resurrection, offering hope to believers. The Importance of Honest Prayer Martha's honest expression of her feelings to Jesus encourages believers to bring their true emotions and concerns to God in prayer. Hope in the Resurrection The promise of resurrection and eternal life is central to Christian hope, providing comfort and assurance in the face of death. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 11:21?2. How does Martha's statement in John 11:21 demonstrate her faith in Jesus? 3. What does John 11:21 reveal about Martha's understanding of Jesus' power over death? 4. How can John 11:21 inspire us to trust Jesus in difficult situations? 5. Compare Martha's faith in John 11:21 with other biblical examples of faith. 6. How can we apply Martha's approach in John 11:21 to our prayer life? 7. Why did Martha express doubt in Jesus' timing in John 11:21? 8. How does John 11:21 challenge the belief in Jesus' omnipotence? 9. What historical context influences Martha's statement in John 11:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 11? (21) Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.--We have exactly the same words spoken by Mary in John 11:32. They are the utterance of the thought which had already been expressed in their message (John 11:3), and had, we may think, been spoken more than once by the sisters to each other. These sisters are among the many who had received our Lord in the fulness of a true faith, of whom the Gospel narrative tells us nothing, or gives us, as here, but a passing glimpse. Their belief is stated in the definiteness of full conviction; but they, like the courtier, connect the power to save with the bodily presence of our Lord. (Comp. John 4:49.)Verse 21. - Martha therefore (having met her Lord) said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here - the εἰ η΅ς ω΅δε expresses no complaint: "If thou hadst been here," a simple condition of what is now an impossible event - my brother had not died. Meyer says, "If thou weft making thy residence in Bethany rather than in Peraea." This is somewhat unnatural, and would have been a complaint. Her faith had at least ground enough for this assurance, but she mounts above it. The two sisters, with their contrasted natures, had grasped the life-giving, joy-diffusing, heaven-revealing powers of Jesus. They had believed in him, with a gracious abandonment of all prejudice and in the sweeping force of a great illuminating love. They had said often this same thing to one another, and now Martha pours her high persuasion into the ears of her Lord; but she proceeds further. Martha’s sentence blends reverence, grief, and faith. She comes directly to Jesus, acknowledges His lordship, expresses disappointment in His apparent absence, grieves for her brother, and still believes in His power. The verse invites us to bring our honest hearts to the Lord, trust His timing, and remember that His authority over life and death is absolute and compassionate. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek MarthaΜάρθα (Martha) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3136: Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman. said Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. You had been ἦς (ēs) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. here, ὧδε (hōde) Adverb Strong's 5602: From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. brother ἀδελφός (adelphos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. would not have died. ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. Additonal Resources John 11:21 Blue Letter BibleJohn 11:21 Bible Gateway John 11:21 Bible.com John 11:21 NIV |
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