John 11:20

New International Reader's Version

When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him. But Mary stayed at home.

Cross References

Matthew 25:1

“Here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like at that time. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight someone cried out, ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him!’

John 11:30

Jesus had not yet entered the village. He was still at the place where Martha had met him.

Acts 10:25

When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him. As a sign of respect, he fell at Peter’s feet.

Acts 28:15

The believers there had heard we were coming. They traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw these people, he thanked God for them and was encouraged by them.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them. We will be taken up in the clouds. We will meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with him forever.