Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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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Bible References
As soon
John 11:30
(Now Jesus had not yet arrived in town, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him [i.e., probably on the road near the edge of town]).
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]
Acts 10:25
When Peter entered [the house] Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet [and attempted] to worship him.
Acts 28:15
[So], hearing that we were coming, the brothers [from Rome] traveled from there as far [south] as "The Market of Appius" and "The Three Inns" to meet us. When Paul saw them he thanked God and was [very] encouraged.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
Then, we who [will still] be alive, that are left, will be caught up together with them into the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so [from then on] we will always be with the Lord.
General references
John 11:30
(Now Jesus had not yet arrived in town, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him [i.e., probably on the road near the edge of town]).