Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
On the tenth day of the month the Jews were accustomed to collect the lambs, and other things in preparation for the ensuing great feast. On this day, likewise, they generally had a small feast, or treat for their friends, at which time Jesus coming to Bethania, joined his friends in their entertainment. This was most likely in the house of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. Martha served at the table herself, thinking herself happy in waiting on Jesus, whom she considered as her Lord and God. Lazarus was one of them that were at table, to show himself alive, by speaking and eating with them, and thus confounding the inexcusable incredulity of the Jews. And Mary too showed her loving attachment to Jesus, by anointing his feet with her precious ointment. (Theophylactus, St. Augustine, and St. Chrysostom)
