Luke 10:40
But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Tell her therefore to help me.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord, and listened to his word.
41But the Lord answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things.
Cross References
Matthew 14:15And when it was evening, the disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and it is now late; send the multitudes away therefore, that they may go to the villages and buy themselves victuals.
Mark 3:21And his relations hearing of it went out to lay hold of him; for they said, He is beside himself.
Luke 12:29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink; and be not of a doubtful mind.
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 →