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Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In the resurrection at the last day (εν τη αναστασε εν τη εσχατη ημερα). Did Jesus mean only that? She believed it, of course, and…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

At the last day. The day of judgment. Of this Martha was fully convinced; but this was not all that she desired. She in this manner delica…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection...—Her answer expresses some disappointment. Her whole heart had been…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But I know, that even now, whatever you will ask of God, God will give it to you. Jesus said to her, Your brother shall rise again. Martha said…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Alcuin of York: Our Lord delayed His coming for four days so that the resurrection of Lazarus would be more glorious: The…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Martha interpreted Jesus’ promise (v.23) that her brother would rise again in terms of the expectation of a general resurrection. She may have take…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I know that he shall rise again. We now see Martha’s excessive timidity in understating the meaning of Christ’s words. We have said that s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Martha says unto him
Being desirous of knowing the sense and meaning of Christ, as well as to express her own faith;…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here was a house where the fear of God was, and on which his blessing rested; yet it was made a house of mourning. Grace will keep sorrow from the …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. The Evangelist, after telling us that Lazarus was to be raised, now describes the events surrounding it. He does so in three parts:

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