Luke 10:40

But Martha was combred about much seruing, and came to him, and saide, Master, doest thou not care that my sister hath left me to serue alone? bid her therefore, that she helpe me.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

39And she had a sister called Marie, which also sate at Iesus feete, and heard his preaching.

41And Iesus answered, and said vnto her, Martha, Martha, thou carest, and art troubled about many things:

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Cross References

Matthew 14:15And when euen was come, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desart place, and the time is alreadie past: let the multitude depart, that they may goe into the townes, and bye them vitailes.

Mark 3:21And when his kinsfolkes heard of it, they went out to laie hold on him: for they sayde that he was beside himselfe.

Luke 12:29Therefore aske not what yee shall eate, or what ye shall drinke, neither hag you in suspense.

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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