And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB When she heard this, she arose quickly, and went to him.
- KJV As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.
- NKJV As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him.
- NASB And when she heard this, she *got up quickly and came to Him.
- NLT So Mary immediately went to him.
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Quick answer
Hearing that Jesus calls her, Mary rises quickly and goes to him. Her eagerness reflects devoted love for the Lord.
Overview
Mary's swift response contrasts with mere politeness; she hastens to the one she trusts. Her movement toward Jesus, like her later anointing of him, marks her as a model of wholehearted devotion. The verse highlights the proper response to Christ's summons, prompt and personal.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 27:8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
- Prov 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
- Song 3:1–4On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him.
- Ps 119:59–60I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
- Prov 27:17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
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