John 11:18-20

The Voice

^17-18 As Jesus was approaching Bethany (which is about two miles east of Jerusalem), He heard that Lazarus had been in the tomb four days. ¹⁹ Now many people had come to comfort Mary and Martha as they mourned the loss of their brother. ²⁰ Martha went to meet Jesus when word arrived that He was approaching Bethany, but Mary stayed behind at the house.