Luke 10:40

But Martha, being perplexed about much serving, came to Him and said, Lord, dost thou not regard it, that my sister has left me to serve alone? speak to her therefore that she may help me.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 sat at the feet of Jesus, attending to his discourse.

41And Jesus said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and in a hurry about many things: but one thing is necessary.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:15Now when it was evening his disciples came to Him and said, This is a desert place, and meal-time is now past; dismiss the people, that they may go away to the towns, and buy themselves victuals.

Mark 3:21And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on Him; for they said He spends Himself too much.

Luke 12:29And seek ye not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; neither be ye in careful 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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