Then when Mary Mary therefore when.

she fell down at his feet Nothing of the kind is reported of Martha, John 11:21. Here again the difference of character between the two sisters appears.

Lord, if thou hadst been here The same words as those of Martha, John 11:21. No doubt the sisters had expressed this thought to one another often in the last few days. Mary's emotion is too strong for her; she can say no more than this; contrast John 11:22. The Jews coming up prevent further conversation. For the construction comp. John 4:10; John 14:28.

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