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An Eager Response
Commentators unanimously highlight the speed of Mary's response. Upon hearing Jesus was calling for her, she 'arose quickly.' Scholars explain this demonstrates her deep affection and trust, leaving her state of mourning to immediately go to her Lord. Her action serves as a model for how believers should eagerly respond when Christ calls.
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AT Robertson
On John 11:29
And she (κα εκεινη). Emphatic use of the demonstrative εκεινος as often in John, "And that one."
Arose quickly
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:29
19th Century
Bishop
She arose quickly.—She was sitting in the house (John 11:20), after the manner of mourners. The news she now hears tells her t…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:29
19th Century
Preacher
As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
The coming of Christ had such an effect on her that she arose from …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:29
Martha told Mary that Jesus was asking for her. To Mary, this was equivalent to a command to come. Her subsequent actions, though less assertive, r…
John Gill
On John 11:29
17th Century
Pastor
As soon as she heard that
That Christ was come, and inquired for her, and wanted to see her:
she …
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 …