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John 11:29

The Pulpit Commentary on John 11:29

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

And she, as soon as she heard, arose (aorist) quickly, and went forth to (meet) him (imperfect); or, was £ on the way to come to him—a vivid touch conveyed by the change of tense which has been introduced into the text by the Revisers.

The summons is met by prompt obedience, and we see it in immediate resolution and activity.

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