John 11:20 kjv — Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

King James Version

"Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house."

— John 11:20, King James Version

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John 11 — Context

17

Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

18

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

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And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

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Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

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

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But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

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Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

John 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:20 say?
John 11:20 in the King James Version reads: “Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.”
Where is John 11:20 in the Bible?
John 11:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 20.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:20.
What translation should I read John 11:20 in?
John 11:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:20?
John 11:20 reads (KJV): “Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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