Luke 10:38-42
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Martha and Mary
38 While they were traveling, He entered a village, and a woman named Martha(A) welcomed Him into her home.[a] 39 She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s[b] feet(B) and was listening to what He said.[c] 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord, don’t You care(C) that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.”[d](D)
41 The Lord[e] answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,(E) 42 but one thing is necessary.(F) Mary has made the right choice,[f] and it will not be taken away from her.”
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- Luke 10:38 Other mss omit into her home
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- Luke 10:39 Lit to His word or message
- Luke 10:40 Or tell her to help me
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- Luke 10:42 Lit has chosen the good part
Luke 10:38-42
The Message
Mary and Martha
38-40 As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. “Master, don’t you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand.”
41-42 The Master said, “Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it’s the main course, and won’t be taken from her.”
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