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Luke 10:38-42
New International Version
Luke 10:38-42
New International Version
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha(A) opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary,(B) who sat at the Lord’s feet(C) listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care(D) that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried(E) and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a](F) Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Footnotes
- Luke 10:42 Some manuscripts but only one thing is needed
Luke 10:38-42
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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
- Luke 10:39 Other mss read at Jesus’
- Luke 10:39 Lit to His word or message
- Luke 10:40 Or tell her to help me
- Luke 10:41 Other mss read Jesus
- Luke 10:42 Lit has chosen the good part
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