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John 12:2

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12:2So they prepared a dinner for Jesus2 there. Martha3 was serving, and Lazarus was among those present at the table4 with him.

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  1. 2 Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity and to conform with contemporary English style.
  2. 3 Grk “And Martha.” The connective καί (kai, “and”) has been omitted in the translation because it would produce a run-on sentence in English.
  3. 4 Grk “reclining at the table.” 1st century middle eastern meals were not eaten while sitting at a table, but while reclining on one’s side on the floor with the head closest to the low table and the feet farthest away.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So they gave a dinner for him there; Martha was serving them, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with him.

NLTNew Living Translation

A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

So they made him a dinner there, and Martha was serving, but Lazarus was one of the ones reclining at table with him.

KJV 1900King James Version

There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.