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A Secret Summons
Commentators unanimously note that Martha called Mary "secretly." This was a deliberate act of caution. With many Jews present who were hostile to Jesus, Martha's whisper protected Jesus from potential danger and prevented a public scene, allowing for a private, intimate moment with Mary.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:28
18th Century
Theologian
She went her way. Jesus probably directed her to go, though the evangelist has not recorded it, for she said to Mary, The Master is ca…
AT Robertson
On John 11:28
Called Mary (εφωνησεν Μαριαμ). First aorist active indicative of φωνεω. Out of the house and away from the crowd.
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Charles Ellicott
On John 11:28
19th Century
Bishop
And called Mary her sister secretly. It was done secretly to avoid attracting the notice of the Jews who were with her ([…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:28
19th Century
Preacher
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
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John Calvin
On John 11:28
16th Century
Theologian
And called Mary, her sister. It was probably at Martha's request that Christ remained outside the village, so that He might not enter into…
John Gill
On John 11:28
17th Century
Pastor
And when she had so said
Had expressed her faith in Christ in such terms, as the apostles themselves did, ([Referenc…
Matthew Henry
On John 11:17–32
17th Century
Minister
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 …