Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
The Jews . . . followed her . . . to the grave—Thus casually were provided witnesses of the glorious miracle that followed, not prejudiced, certainly, in favor of Him who wrought it.
to weep there—according to Jewish practice, for some days after burial.
fell at his feet—more impassioned than her sister, though her words were fewer. (See on John 11:21).
The Master is come and calleth for thee—The narrative does not give us this interesting detail, but Martha's words do.
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1 Thessalonians 4:13
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