KJV ORIGINAL
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Martha heard Jesus was coming, she immediately got up and went to meet him. But Mary stayed inside the house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people run toward help when it's coming, others need a moment to process first.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to John, son of Zebedee, was written in the late first century CE for a community of believers. It aimed to present Jesus as the divine Son of God, encouraging faith and addressing theological questions within its community.
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