Luke 10:40
Martha was concerned about all that needed to be done to prepare the meal, so she came to Jesus and said, “Master, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!”
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In Context
39She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.
41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you're worried and upset about all this.
Cross References
Matthew 14:15As evening came the disciples went up to him and said, “This place is miles from anywhere and it's getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”
Mark 3:21When Jesus' family heard about it, they came to take him away, saying, “He's lost his senses!”
Luke 12:29Don't be concerned about what you're going to eat or drink—don't 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 →