When Mary heard this, she stood up and went quickly to Jesus.
Lord, I want to talk with you.\par I want to speak to you from my heart.\par I come before you to speak with you.\par
A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.
People use pieces of iron to sharpen iron knives. In the same way, people learn from other people, making each other sharp.
After Martha said these things, she went back to her sister Mary. Martha talked to Mary alone. Martha said, “The Teacher (Jesus) is here. He is asking for you.”
Jesus had not yet come into the village. He was still at the place where Martha met him.