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The Coming of the King

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.
Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.
Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.
But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.
This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.
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The Coming of the King

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of The Coming of the King is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.
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Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.
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Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.
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But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.
/bʌt ðə wʌn ɡreɪt ɪˈvent ʌv ðə jɪr hæd bɪn ðə deθ ənd ˌrezərˈekʃən ʌv ˈlæzərəs/
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This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.
/ðɪs streɪndʒ ɪˈvent hæd nɑːt ˈoʊnli bɪn ðə ˈmɪrəkəl tɔːk ʌv ðə hoʊm bʌt ɪt hæd bɪn ˈwaɪdli dɪˈskʌst ɪn dʒərˈuːsələm/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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cemented verb US /səˈmentɪd/

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading “Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.”

eventful adjective US /ɪˈventfəl/

full of events or incidents

From this reading “ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.”

feasts noun US /fiːsts/

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading “ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.”

Lazarus noun US /ˈlæzərəs/

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading “Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.”

ministrations noun US /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading “Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.”

passover noun US /ˈpæsoʊvər/

(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

From this reading “ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.”

Rabbi noun US /ˈræbaɪ/

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading “Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.”

Scriptures noun US /ˈskrɪptʃərz/

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading “Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.”

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32

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From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

33

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From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

bandsnounUS /bændz/

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

Bethany

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/

full of events or incidents

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

feastsnounUS /fiːsts/

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

a social unit living together

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/

close or warm friendship

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

Judean

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

LawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/

the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

Martha

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From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

PASSOVERnounUS /ˈpæsoʊvər/

(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading But the one great event of the year had been the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/

having intellectual depth

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Through the year Martha and Joel had been making preparations for their marriage which was to take place soon after the Passover and in this wedding Jesus was deeply interested.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/

to a great degree

From this reading This strange event had not only been the miracle talk of the home, but it had been widely discussed in Jerusalem.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ANOTHER PASSOVER The year between the Passover feasts of 32 and 33 A. D. had been a busy and eventful one in the Bethany household where Jesus made his home during much of the time of his Judean teaching.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Out of his frequent visits and the thoughtful ministrations of Mary and Martha had come an intimacy that had cemented the bands of love between them, while Lazarus and the young Rabbi, close as brothers, studied the Law and the Scriptures together.

Chapter 21 of The Coming of the King by Bernie Babcock holds 151 sentences, grouped into 31 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 21 of The Coming of the King contain?

Chapter 21 holds 151 sentences of The Coming of the King, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 21 of The Coming of the King by Bernie Babcock exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 151 sentences, grouped into 31 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 21 of The Coming of the King?

Work through the 31 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 31 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 21 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Common questions about reading The Coming of the King by Bernie Babcock on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Coming of the King?

Yes. All 5548 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #20367 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

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How long does The Coming of the King take to read?

About 462 minutes of reading across 1110 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Coming of the King section by section

How to work through The Coming of the King section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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Vocabulary met early in The Coming of the King

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Coming of the King, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Through
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Coming of the King; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Doorway
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Coming of the King; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Latticed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Coming of the King; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Window
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Coming of the King; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.