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Had come (elēlutheisan). Past perfect of erchomai. These Jews were probably not hostile to Jesus. There were seven days of solemn mourning (1Sa 31:13). The presence of so many indicates the prominence of the family.
To Martha and Mary (pros tēn Marthan kai Mariam). Correct text, not the Textus Receptus pros tas peri Marthan kai Mariam (to the women about Martha and Mary).
To console them (hina paramuthēsōntai). Purpose clause with hina and first aorist middle subjunctive of paramutheomai, old verb (para, beside, muthos, word), to put in a word beside, to offer consolation. Again in Joh 11:31. See 1Th 2:11; 1Th 5:14. See Job 2:13 for these visits of consolation, often deplorable enough, though kindly meant.