Luke 10:40
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
Cross References
Matthew 14:15When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
Mark 3:21When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”
Luke 12:29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
Matthew Henry on Luke 10:39-42
Martha and Mary. 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about… Read the whole commentary →