Luke 10:41

“Martha, Martha,” replied the Master, “you are anxious and trouble yourself about many things;

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

In Context

40but Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said, “Master, do you approve of my sister’s leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me.”

42but only a few are necessary, or rather one. Mary has chosen the good part, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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Cross References

Mark 4:19but the cares of life, and the glamour of wealth, and cravings for many other things come in and completely choke the message, so that it gives no return.

Luke 12:22And Jesus said to his disciples, “That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here – what you can get to eat; or about your body – what you can get to wear.

1 Corinthians 7:32I want you to be free from anxiety. The unmarried man is anxious about the Master’s cause, desiring to please him;

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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