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Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day."
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Correct Belief, Present Pain
Commentators observe that while Martha's statement about the final resurrection is theologically correct, it reveals her disappointment. She hoped for an immediate miracle, not just a general, future promise. This highlights a relatable human experience where correct doctrine doesn't always soothe present, overwhelming grief.
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection...—Her answer expresses some disappointment. Her whole heart had been…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Martha says unto him Being desirous of knowing the sense and meaning of Christ, as well as to express her own faith;…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. The Evangelist, after telling us that Lazarus was to be raised, now describes the events surrounding it. He does so in three parts:
