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She came to him and asked, &#8220Lord, don&#8217t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” <a href="/esv/luke/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” <a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But 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!” <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Martha was distracted about much service; and having come up, she said, "Lord, is it not concerning to You that my sister has left me alone to serve? Therefore speak to her, that she might help me!" <a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a> But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do the serving by myself? Then tell her to help me.” <a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, &#8220Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him, and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” <a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the preparations alone? Then tell her to help me.” <a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.” <a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, &#8220Lord, don&#8217t You care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. <a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!" <a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. <a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me." <a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Martha was upset over all the work she had to do, so she came and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!" <a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Martha was worrying about all the things she had to do, so she came to him and asked, "Lord, you do care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself, don't you? Then tell her to help me." <a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a> But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me." <a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me." <a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Martha meanwhile was busy and distracted in waiting at table, and she came and said, "Master, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do all the waiting? Tell her to assist me."<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But 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!” <a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a> But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Martha was distracted about much serving, and having stood by Him, she said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister left me alone to serve? Say then to her that she may partake along with me.” <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Martha was distracted about much service; and having come up, she said, "Lord, is it not concerning to You that my sister has left me alone to serve? Therefore speak to her, that she might help me!" <a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Martha was distracted about much serving, and having stood by him, she said, 'Sir, dost thou not care that my sister left me alone to serve? say then to her, that she may partake along with me.' <a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Martha was perplexed about much service, and having stood before, said, Lord, carest thou not that my sister left me to serve alone? Speak therefore to her that she may lay hold and assist with me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me. <a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Martha was continually busying herself with serving. And she stood still and said: “Lord, is it not a concern to you that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore, speak to her, so that she may help me.” <a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Martha was busy with many household cares, and she came and said to him, My Lord, you do not seem to care that my sister has left me to serve alone? tell her to help me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Martha was busy with serving many things and she came and said to him, “My lord, does it not concern you that my sister has left me alone to serve? Tell her to help me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Martha made herself busy with much serving; and she came to him, and said: Lord, dost thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Bid her, therefore, that she help me. <a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and Martha was very busy about much serving. And standing over Him, she said, Lord, is there no care to thee that my sister has left me to serve alone? then say to her that she must assist me. <a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me. <a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Martha perplex'd with the hurry of her affairs, came to him, and said, Lord, don't you observe my sister has left me to serve all alone: direct her therefore to give me some assistance. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Martha meanwhile was busy and distracted in waiting at table, and she came and said, "Master, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do all the waiting? Tell her to assist me." <a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Martha was being distracted about much serving; and, coming up suddenly, she said, "Lord, carest Thou not that my sister left me to serve alone? Speak to her, therefore, that she assist me!" <a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/luke/10-40.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=4426" 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> …39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. 40<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3136.htm" title="3136: Martha (N-NFS) -- Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.">Martha</a> <a href="/greek/4049.htm" title="4049: periespato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To distract, trouble greatly. From peri and spao; to drag all around, i.e. to distract.">was distracted</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">by all the</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollēn (Adj-AFS) -- Much, many; often. "></a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonian (N-AFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">preparations to be made.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: epistasa (V-APA-NFS) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.">She came to Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3199.htm" title="3199: melei (V-PIA-3S) -- It is a care, it is an object of anxiety, it concerns. A primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. To concern.">do You not care</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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.">sister</a> <a href="/greek/2641.htm" title="2641: kateleipen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.">has left</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diakonein (V-PNA) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">to serve</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monēn (Adj-AFS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">alone?</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipe (V-AMA-2S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Tell</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4878.htm" title="4878: synantilabētai (V-ASM-3S) -- From sun and antilambanomai; to take hold of opposite together, i.e. Co-operate.">help</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me!”</a> 41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.…<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/11-20.htm">John 11:20-21</a> So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home. / Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. <a href="/john/12-2.htm">John 12:2</a> So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. <a href="/mark/10-40.htm">Mark 10:40-42</a> But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.” / When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. / So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20-21</a> Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. / “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” <a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5-6</a> Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. / So on hearing that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was for two days, <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/11-28.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/11-1.htm">John 11:1-3</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.) / So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” <a href="/john/11-39.htm">John 11:39-40</a> “Take away the stone,” Jesus said. “Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.” / Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” <a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3</a> 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="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a> Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-34</a> Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-35</a> I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. / But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife, / and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Martha was encumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.cumbered.<a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Luke 12:29</a> And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.<a href="/john/6-27.htm">John 6:27</a> Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.dost.<a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Matthew 14:15</a> And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.<a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22</a> Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.<a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Mark 3:21</a> And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.my.<a href="/luke/9-55.htm">Luke 9:55</a> But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.<a href="/jonah/4-1.htm">Jonah 4:1-4</a> But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-36.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/job/29-12.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Busy</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Distracted</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/8-52.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Partake</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/13-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Bid</a> <a href="/acts/24-18.htm">Busy</a> <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/55-2.htm">Distracted</a> <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/11-38.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/11-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Partake</a> <a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Preparations</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/13-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/11-54.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Work</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>But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. Martha's distraction highlights the cultural importance of hospitality in first-century Jewish society, where hosting guests was a significant duty, especially for women. The Greek word for "distracted" suggests being pulled in different directions, indicating Martha's internal struggle. This scene takes place in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem, which was a common stop for Jesus. The preparations likely involved food and accommodations, reflecting the customs of the time. Martha's focus on service, while commendable, contrasts with the spiritual focus Jesus often emphasized, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>, where seeking God's kingdom is prioritized.She came to Jesus and said, Martha's approach to Jesus shows her familiarity and comfort with Him, indicating a close relationship. This interaction occurs in a domestic setting, which was a common place for Jesus to teach and interact with His followers. Her directness reflects the openness and honesty encouraged in prayer and communication with God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>, where believers are invited to approach the throne of grace with confidence.“Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Martha's question reveals her frustration and sense of injustice, a common human experience. Her use of "Lord" acknowledges Jesus' authority, yet her question implies doubt about His concern for her situation. This reflects a tension between earthly concerns and spiritual priorities, similar to the worries addressed in <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a>, where believers are encouraged to present their requests to God with thanksgiving. Martha's focus on her sister Mary highlights the familial dynamics and expectations of shared responsibilities in that culture.Tell her to help me!” Martha's request for Jesus to intervene underscores her belief in His authority to resolve disputes. It also reflects a desire for fairness and assistance, common themes in human relationships. This plea can be seen as a type of intercession, where one seeks divine intervention in personal matters, akin to the intercessory role of Christ described in <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>. Martha's focus on service, while important, is gently corrected by Jesus in the following verses, emphasizing the need to prioritize spiritual nourishment over worldly concerns.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha</a> A resident of Bethany and sister to Mary and Lazarus. Known for her hospitality and service, she is often seen as a symbol of active service in the Christian life. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> Martha's sister, who chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His teaching, representing a contemplative and worshipful approach to faith. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose teachings and actions are the foundation of Christian faith. In this passage, He is visiting Martha and Mary’s home. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> A village near Jerusalem, known as the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. It serves as a setting for several key events in Jesus' ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> Jesus visiting Martha and Mary, where Martha is preoccupied with serving, while Mary chooses to listen to Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_distraction.htm">The Danger of Distraction</a> Martha's distraction by her tasks serves as a warning against allowing busyness to overshadow our relationship with Christ. We must prioritize time with Jesus over our to-do lists. <a href="/topical/b/balance_between_service_and_worship.htm">Balance Between Service and Worship</a> While service is important, it should not come at the expense of our spiritual growth and communion with God. Both service and worship are essential aspects of a healthy Christian life. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_care_and_understanding.htm">Jesus' Care and Understanding</a> Martha's question, "Lord, do You not care?" reflects a common human concern. Jesus' response shows His understanding and care for our struggles, encouraging us to bring our concerns to Him. <a href="/topical/c/choosing_the_better_part.htm">Choosing the Better Part</a> Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus' feet is commended as choosing "the better part." This teaches us the importance of prioritizing spiritual nourishment and learning from Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_heart_attitude.htm">Hospitality and Heart Attitude</a> While hospitality is a virtue, it should be practiced with a heart focused on Christ, not merely on the tasks at hand.<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/how_many_marys_are_in_the_bible.htm">What is the number of Marys in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_martha_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Martha in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_luke_and_mark_differ_on_jericho.htm">Why does Luke 18:35 say Jesus was approaching Jericho when Mark 10:46 states he was leaving it--could this be a historical or geographical mistake?</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>(40) Martha was cumbered.--Literally, was distracted; drawn hither and thither by conflicting cares.About much serving.--We may probably infer from this that our Lord had been invited as an honoured guest, and that Mary had been asked to meet Him; and, so far, the narrative agrees with what is suggested by the narrative of John 11 as to the social position of the household at Bethany. The use of a like word in <a href="/luke/12-42.htm" title="And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?">Luke 12:42</a> suggests that this also may have passed from the abstract to the concrete sense, and have been used for a household of many servants as well as for the act of serving.Came to him.--The Greek word implies something like a hasty movement to interrupt the calm tenor of the Lord's discourse. The hasty vehement complaint that follows is quite in keeping with this.That she help me.--More literally, that she join in helping.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - Came to him. Dr. Farrar very happily seizes the tone and temper of Martha. He renders the Greek words here, "but suddenly coming up." We see in this inimitable touch the little petulant outburst of jealousy in the loving, busy matron, as she hurried in with the words, "Why is Mary sitting there doing nothing?" Bid her therefore that she help me. "We almost seem to hear the undertone of 'It is no use for me to tell her.' Doubtless, had she been less' fretted,' she would have felt that to leave her (Martha) alone and withdraw into the background while this eager hospitality was going on, was the kindest and most unselfish thing which Mary could do." <a href="/commentaries/luke/10-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Martha Μάρθα (Martha) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman. was distracted περιεσπᾶτο (periespato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4049.htm">Strong's 4049: </a> To distract, trouble greatly. From peri and spao; to drag all around, i.e. to distract. by all the περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. preparations [to be made]. διακονίαν (diakonian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. She came to [Jesus] ἐπιστᾶσα (epistasa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative 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. do You not care μέλει (melei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3199.htm">Strong's 3199: </a> It is a care, it is an object of anxiety, it concerns. A primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. To concern. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sister ἀδελφή (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. has left κατέλειπεν (kateleipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2641.htm">Strong's 2641: </a> From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to serve διακονεῖν (diakonein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. alone? μόνην (monēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. Tell εἰπὲ (eipe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. her αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 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. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. help συναντιλάβηται (synantilabētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4878.htm">Strong's 4878: </a> From sun and antilambanomai; to take hold of opposite together, i.e. Co-operate. me!? μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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