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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/10.htm">New International Version</a> She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord&#8217s feet listening to what he said. <a href="/nlt/luke/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. <a href="/esv/luke/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. <a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of the Lord, was listening to His word. <a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. <a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. <a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who was also seated at the Lord’s feet, and was listening to His word. <a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord&#8217s feet, listening to His word. <a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And she had a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord’s word, seated at His feet. <a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And she had a sister called Mary, who was also seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. <a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching. <a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. <a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord&#8217s feet and was listening to what He said. <a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word. <a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said. <a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word. <a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord's feet and listened to him talk. <a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord and listened to his teaching. <a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and kept listening to what he was saying. <a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus? feet listening to His message. <a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he said. <a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word. <a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching. <a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a> She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and she also had a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the word, <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of the Lord, was listening to His word. <a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and she had also a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the word, <a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also a sister was to her, called Mary; and she having sat at Jesus' feet, heard his word.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word. <a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And she had a sister, named Mary, who, while sitting beside the Lord’s feet, was listening to his word. <a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a> She had a sister named Mary [who] sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And she had a sister whose name was Mary, and she came and sat at the feet of our Lord, and listened to his words. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And she had a sister, whose name was Maryam, and she came and sat herself at the feet of Our Lord, and she was listening to his words.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word. <a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was a sister to her called Mary, who indeed sitting down at the feet of the Lord, continued to hear his word: <a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. <a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now she had a sister, named Mary, who placed herself at the feet of Jesus, to attend to his discourse. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching. <a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who, also seated at the Lord's feet, was hearing His word. <a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, attending to his discourse. <a href="/parallel/luke/10-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4420" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Martha and Mary</a> 38As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39<a href="/greek/3592.htm" title="3592: tēde (DPro-DFS) -- This here, this, that, he, she, it. ">She</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">had</a> <a href="/greek/79.htm" title="79: adelphē (N-NFS) -- A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.">a sister</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenē (V-PPM/P-NFS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">named</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Mariam (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3869.htm" title="3869: parakathestheisa (V-APP-NFS) -- To sit down beside, set beside. From para and kathizo; to sit down near.">sat</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord’s</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkouen (V-IIA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">listening to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message.</a> 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1-2</a> At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-3</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Luke 8:35</a> So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6-7</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. <a href="/john/11-32.htm">John 11:32</a> When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” <a href="/john/11-20.htm">John 11:20</a> So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home. <a href="/john/11-28.htm">John 11:28-29</a> After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” / And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him. <a href="/john/20-16.htm">John 20:16</a> Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">Acts 22:3</a> “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a> One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a> Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. <a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148</a> My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word. <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34</a> Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a> The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.which.<a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Luke 2:46</a> And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.<a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Luke 8:35</a> Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3</a> Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-42.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/mark/3-35.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Word</a> <a href="/luke/9-55.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/17-7.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/luke/13-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Word</a> <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div>1. <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a> 13. <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a> 17. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a> 18. <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a> 21. <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a> 30. <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a> 38. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>She had a sister named Mary Mary is a common name in the New Testament, often associated with devotion and discipleship. In this context, Mary is the sister of Martha and Lazarus, who lived in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem. This Mary is distinct from other Marys in the Bible, such as Mary Magdalene or Mary, the mother of Jesus. The family is known for their close relationship with Jesus, as seen in other passages like <a href="/john/11.htm">John 11</a>, where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. The mention of Mary here sets the stage for a contrast between her contemplative nature and Martha's active service.who sat at the Lord’s feet Sitting at someone's feet was a traditional posture of a disciple learning from a teacher. This indicates Mary's role as a devoted follower of Jesus, eager to learn from Him. In Jewish culture, disciples would sit at the feet of rabbis to receive instruction, signifying humility and a desire for wisdom. This act of sitting at Jesus' feet also symbolizes submission and reverence, acknowledging His authority and wisdom. It reflects the importance of prioritizing spiritual learning and relationship with Christ over other concerns.listening to His message Mary's focus on listening highlights the importance of receiving and understanding Jesus' teachings. In the Gospels, Jesus often emphasizes the value of hearing and obeying His words, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>, where He compares those who hear His words and act on them to a wise builder. The message of Jesus encompasses His teachings about the Kingdom of God, love, forgiveness, and salvation. Mary's attentiveness contrasts with Martha's distraction, underscoring the theme of choosing the "better part" by prioritizing spiritual nourishment. This moment foreshadows the New Covenant, where believers are called to be attentive to the voice of Christ, the ultimate Teacher and Prophet.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The sister of Martha and Lazarus, known for her devotion and attentiveness to Jesus' teachings. In this passage, she exemplifies a posture of discipleship by sitting at Jesus' feet. 2. <a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha</a> Mary's sister, who is mentioned in the surrounding verses as being concerned with the preparations and hospitality for Jesus. Her actions contrast with Mary's focus on listening to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, whose teachings Mary is eager to hear. His presence in the home of Mary and Martha provides an opportunity for intimate learning and fellowship. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_home_of_mary_and_martha.htm">The Home of Mary and Martha</a> The setting for this event, likely in Bethany, which serves as a place of hospitality and learning. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_message.htm">The Message</a> Refers to the teachings of Jesus, which Mary is intently listening to. This highlights the importance of Jesus' words and the priority of spiritual learning.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_growth.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Growth</a> Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus' feet highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual growth and learning over worldly concerns. <a href="/topical/p/posture_of_a_disciple.htm">Posture of a Disciple</a> Sitting at Jesus' feet symbolizes humility and a willingness to learn. As modern disciples, we should adopt a similar posture in our spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_service_and_devotion.htm">Balancing Service and Devotion</a> While Martha's service is valuable, Mary's example teaches us to balance our service with devotion and time spent in God's presence. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_jesus.htm">Listening to Jesus</a> Actively listening to Jesus' teachings is crucial for spiritual growth. We should seek opportunities to hear and meditate on His word. <a href="/topical/i/intimacy_with_christ.htm">Intimacy with Christ</a> Mary's actions demonstrate the value of cultivating a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus, which is foundational for a vibrant faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</a> <a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/can_you_truly_listen_and_understand.htm">Can you truly listen and understand?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_soaking_prayer.htm">What is the purpose of soaking prayer?</a> <a href="/q/bethany's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Bethany's significance in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) A sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet.--The better MSS. give, "at the Lord's feet." Few readers can fail to notice the identity of character here and in the entirely independent narratives of John 11, 12. There also Martha is active (<a href="/john/11-20.htm" title="Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.">John 11:20</a>) and conspicuous in serving (<a href="/john/12-2.htm" title="There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.">John 12:2</a>); Mary, meditative and emotional, pouring her whole soul into one act of love (<a href="/john/11-31.htm" title="The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goes to the grave to weep there.">John 11:31</a>; <a href="/john/12-3.htm" title="Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.">John 12:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/luke/10-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>She τῇδε (tēde) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3592.htm">Strong's 3592: </a> This here, this, that, he, she, it. had ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a sister ἀδελφὴ (adelphē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_79.htm">Strong's 79: </a> A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. named καλουμένη (kaloumenē) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Mary, Μαριάμ (Mariam) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. who ἣ (hē) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. sat παρακαθεσθεῖσα (parakathestheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3869.htm">Strong's 3869: </a> To sit down beside, set beside. From para and kathizo; to sit down near. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. feet, πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. listening to ἤκουεν (ēkouen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. message. λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 10:39 She had a sister called Mary who (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 10:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 10:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/10-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 10:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 10:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>