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John 11:28

King James Version (KJV)

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John 11:28

Verse 28 of 57

Scripture focus

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.

John 11:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 11:28

Theological / Devotional

Secretly. Doubtless so that mourners would not follow Mary to the place where Jesus was and that Mary might meet Him alone. The sisters knew also of the plot to kill Jesus and so exercised caution in not divulging the fact that He was in the vicinity. Possibly, also, this consideration may have led them to avoid making a direct request (see on v. 3) for Him to come.

Master. Gr. didaskalos, literally meaning “teacher,” a common title of Jesus (see ch. 13:13; see on ch. 1:38).

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