so many of the Jewish people of the region had come to Martha and Mary to console them over the loss of their brother.)

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

Then the people who were with Mary in the house consoling her saw her get up quickly and go out. They followed her, because they thought she was going to the tomb to weep there.