Luke 10:40

But, Martha, was distracted about much ministering, and, coming near, said—Lord! carest thou not that, my sister, hath left me to be ministering, alone? Speak to her, then, that she help me.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 Mary, who also, seating herself at the feet of the Lord, was hearing his word.

41But the Lord, answering, said to her—Martha! Martha! thou art anxious and troubled about many things:

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Cross References

Matthew 14:15And, evening, arriving, the disciples came unto him, saying—The place is, a desert, and, the hour, hath already passed,—dismiss the multitudes, that they may go away into the villages, and buy themselves food.

Mark 3:21And they who were near to him, hearing of it, went out to secure him,—for they were saying—He is beside himself!

Luke 12:29Ye, therefore, be not seeking what ye shall eat and what ye shall drink, and be not held 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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