Now Jesus was not yet come into the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him.
Martha, however, as soon as she heard the tidings, »Jesus is coming,« went to meet Him; but Mary remained sitting in the house.
After saying this, she went and called her sister Mary privately, telling her, »The Rabbi is here and is asking for you.«
So she, on hearing that, rose up quickly to go to Him.