John 11:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Since Mary afterward said the same thing (John 11:32), it is plain they had made this very natural remark to each other, perhaps many times during these four sad days, and not without having their confidence in His love at times overclouded. Such trials of faith, however, are not special to them.

John 11:21

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.