Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
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Interpretation
Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.