JOHN 11:29 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.”
When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him — Mary's quick response contrasts with the earlier scene where she remained seated; news of Jesus' arrival motivates immediate action. The verb 'got up quickly' (ēgeiren tachys) suggests urgency and perhaps eagerness.
Church Fathers on John 11:29
Christ’s words had the effect of stopping Martha’s grief. In her devotion to her Master she had no time to think of her afflictions: And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly.
Silently, i.e. speaking in a low voice. For she did speak, saying, the Master is come, and calls for you.
Perhaps she thought the presence of Christ in itself a call, as if it were inexcusable, when Christ came, that she should not go out to meet Him.
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