John 12:2

So they prepared a dinner for Jesus ¹  there. Martha ²  was serving, and Lazarus was among those present at the table ³  with him.

So 4:16; So 5:1; Mt 26:6; Mr 14:3; Lu 5:29; Lu 10:38-42; Lu 12:37; Lu 14:12; Lu 22:27; Joh 11:43,44; Joh 12:9,10; Re 3:20

¹ tn Grk “him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity and to conform with contemporary English style.

² tn 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 tn Grk “reclining at the table.”

sn 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.