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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
This was a proof of the genuineness of his resurrection, that after many days he both lived and ate. "And Martha ministered"; whence it is clear that the meal was in her house, for they received Jesus as loving and beloved. Some, however, say, that it took place in the house of another. Mary did not minister, for she was a disciple. Here again she acted in the more spiritual manner. For she did not minister as being invited, nor did she afford her services to all alike. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
The Evangelist, wishing to show the truth of the resurrection of Lazarus, says: "and Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with Him." For he, having appeared alive, did not immediately die, but remained on earth for a long time, eating, drinking, and performing other usual activities. By the words "Martha served," he indicated that the feast was at her house. Note, I pray you, the faith of this woman. She did not entrust the service to maidservants, but carries it out herself in person. …
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
He lived, talked, feasted; the truth was established, the unbelief of the Jews confounded.
Thomas Aquinas
Then when he says, there they made him a supper, he mentions the kindness shown to Christ by his friends: first, by his friends in general; secondly, in particular. Martha served, etc. It was also appropriate to this mystery that they served him a supper there, at Bethany, because the Lord is spiritually refreshed in the house of obedience since our obedience pleases him, according to: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me" (Rev …
Bonaventure
And they made him a supper there: because Revelation 3, "If anyone shall open the door to me, I will enter in to him and will sup with him, and he with me." And although it took place in the presence of Lazarus, Lazarus did not minister but ate, so that the truth of the resurrection might be proven: Mark 5, concerning the girl who was raised, "he commanded that something be given her to eat," etc. On account of which he says: And Martha ministered, but Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him. …
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