John 11:20

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary

19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.20So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him; but Mary stayed at home.

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Berean Standard Bible
So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him; but Mary stayed at home.
American Standard Version (1901)
Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary still sat in the house.
Bible in Basic English
When Martha had the news that Jesus was on the way, she went out to him, but Mary did not go from the house.
Free Bible Version
When Martha found out that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him, but Mary stayed at home.
Geneva Bible 1599
Then Martha, when shee heard that Iesus was comming, went to meete him: but Mary sate still in the house.
King James (Authorized) Version
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
One Unity Resource Bible
Then when Martha [Lady mistress, Strong bitterness] heard that Yeshua [Salvation] was coming, she went and met him, but Mary [Rebellion] stayed in the house.
Plain English Version
Martha heard that Jesus was coming and that he was getting close, so she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed in the house.
Translation for Translators
When Martha heard someone say that Jesus was coming, she went along the road to meet him. But Mary stayed in the house.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Then Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet him, but Mary was sitting in the house.
Noah Webster Bible
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat in the house.
World English Bible
Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.
Young's Literal Translation
Martha, therefore, when she heard that Jesus doth come, met him, and Mary kept sitting in the house.