So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
- KJV There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
- NKJV There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.
- NASB So they made Him a dinner there, and Martha was serving; and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him.
- NLT A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him.
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Quick answer
A supper is held in Jesus' honor, with Martha serving and Lazarus at the table. The raised man's presence testifies to Jesus' power.
Overview
The household honors Jesus with a meal, Martha serving as elsewhere and Lazarus dining as living proof of the miracle. The scene radiates gratitude and fellowship. Lazarus at the table is a standing witness that will soon provoke further hostility from the authorities.
Cross-references & the web
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- Luke 22:27For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.
- Rev 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
- Luke 10:38–42As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
- John 12:9–10Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
- Mark 14:3While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
- Luke 12:37Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.
- Matt 26:6While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
- John 11:43–44After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
- Luke 14:12Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.
- Luke 5:29Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.
- Song 4:16Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Breathe on my garden and spread the fragrance of its spices. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choicest fruits.
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