Luke 10:41

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you're worried and upset about all this.

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And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

In Context

40Martha 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!”

42But only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it shall not be taken away from her.”

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:11For the more words you use, the harder it is to make sense. So what's the point?

Mark 4:19but worries of this world, the temptation of wealth, and other distractions choke the growth of the word, and it becomes unproductive.

Luke 12:22Jesus told his disciples, “That's why I tell you don't worry about life, about what to eat, or about what clothes you should wear.

1 Corinthians 7:32I would prefer you to be free from such worries. A man who is not married pays attention to what is important to the Lord, and how he can please the Lord.

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 →

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