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things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord answering said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said to her, &#8220Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered <i>and</i> anxious about so many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Lord answered her, &#8220Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Lord answered, "Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Martha, Martha,? Jesus replied, ?you are worried and troubled about many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus answered, and said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious, and troubled about many things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are anxious and worried about a multitude of things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answering said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and disquieted about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord answering said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus answering said to her, 'Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disquieted about many things,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus having answered, said to her, Martha, Martha, thou hast care, and art confused about many things:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful, and art troubled about many things: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord responded by saying to her: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled over many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are worried and excited about many things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Yeshua answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you take pains and are troubled about many things.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus answered and said to her: Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the Lord responding said to her, <FR>Martha, Martha, you are solicitous and encumbered concerning many things:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself about many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus replied to her, Martha, Martha, you trouble yourself about a world of cares:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Martha, Martha," replied Jesus, "you are anxious and worried about a multitude of things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But the Lord, answering, said to her, <FR>"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus said unto her, <FR>Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and in a hurry about many <Fr><i>things:</i><FR> but one thing is necessary.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/10-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4440" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Martha and Mary</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>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!” <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3136.htm" title="3136: Martha (N-VFS) -- Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.">“Martha,</a> <a href="/greek/3136.htm" title="3136: Martha (N-VFS) -- Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.">Martha,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/3309.htm" title="3309: merimnas (V-PIA-2S) -- To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.">“you are worried</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2350.htm" title="2350: thorybazē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- From thorubos; to be in tumult, i.e. Disturb, clamor.">upset</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.">about</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">many things.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">42</span>But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-22.htm">Psalm 55:22</a></span><br />Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a></span><br />The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-35</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></span><br />Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a></span><br />When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a></span><br />Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a></span><br />“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things:</p><p class="hdg">thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Luke 8:14</a></b></br> And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of <i>this</i> life, and bring no fruit to perfection.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a></b></br> And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and <i>so</i> that day come upon you unawares.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Mark 4:19</a></b></br> And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.</p><p class="hdg">many.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/6-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:11</a></b></br> Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what <i>is</i> man the better?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a></b></br> Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Bothered</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">Disquieted</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Upset</a> <a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Worried</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Bothered</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">Disquieted</a> <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Martha</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Upset</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Worried</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>“Martha, Martha,”</b><br>The repetition of Martha's name indicates a personal and compassionate address. In biblical times, repeating a name was a way to express deep emotion or concern. This mirrors other instances in Scripture, such as when God calls "Moses, Moses" (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) or "Saul, Saul" (<a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Acts 9:4</a>), indicating a significant moment of divine interaction. Jesus' use of her name twice underscores His personal relationship with her and His understanding of her situation.<p><b>the Lord replied,</b><br>The title "Lord" signifies Jesus' authority and divinity. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus is often referred to as "Lord," highlighting His role as the Messiah and the Son of God. This response comes after Martha's complaint about her sister Mary, showing Jesus' awareness and involvement in the personal lives of His followers. It also reflects His role as a teacher and guide, providing wisdom and correction.<p><b>“you are worried and upset</b><br>The words "worried" and "upset" reflect Martha's emotional state, which is characterized by anxiety and distraction. In the cultural context of the time, hospitality was a significant duty, especially when hosting a respected teacher like Jesus. Martha's concern for serving well is understandable, yet it leads to stress and distraction from what is spiritually important. This phrase connects to Jesus' teachings on anxiety, such as in <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>, where He encourages trust in God's provision.<p><b>about many things.</b><br>This phrase highlights the multitude of concerns that can distract from spiritual focus. In the broader biblical narrative, it serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing spiritual over worldly concerns. The "many things" can symbolize the various distractions and responsibilities that can lead believers away from focusing on their relationship with God. This is a call to simplify and focus on what truly matters, as seen in Jesus' teaching about seeking first the kingdom of God (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who addresses Martha. He is the teacher and Lord, providing guidance and correction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha</a></b><br>A woman who is hosting Jesus in her home. She is busy with preparations and is concerned about her sister Mary not helping her.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>Martha's sister, who chooses to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His teaching rather than help with the preparations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a></b><br>The village where Martha and Mary live, and where this event takes place. It is located near Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_home.htm">The Home</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Martha is hosting Jesus and His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_over_material.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Over Material</a></b><br>Martha's concern with hospitality, though important, distracted her from the more significant opportunity to learn from Jesus. We must prioritize our spiritual growth and relationship with God over worldly tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_distraction.htm">The Dangers of Distraction</a></b><br>Like Martha, we can become overwhelmed by our responsibilities and miss the peace and wisdom that come from focusing on Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_in_service_and_worship.htm">Balance in Service and Worship</a></b><br>While serving others is important, it should not come at the expense of our time with God. We need to find a balance between service and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_provision.htm">Trusting in God’s Provision</a></b><br>Jesus’ gentle correction of Martha reminds us to trust in God’s provision and not to be consumed by worry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening_to_jesus.htm">The Importance of Listening to Jesus</a></b><br>Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet highlights the importance of listening to His words and teachings, which should be our priority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_overthinking.htm">What is the Bible's view on overthinking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_man_defined_by_his_thoughts.htm">Is your heart troubled by unnecessary worries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_teresa_of_avila.htm">Who was Teresa of Avila?</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>(41) <span class= "bld">And Jesus answered.</span>--The better MSS. give, "And <span class= "ital">the Lord</span> answered." (See Note on <a href="/luke/7-13.htm" title="And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not.">Luke 7:13</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Martha, Martha.</span>--We note a special tenderness of reproof in the two-fold utterance of the name, of which this and the like iteration of "Simon, Simon," in <a href="/luke/22-31.htm" title="And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:">Luke 22:31</a>, are the only examples in our Lord's recorded utterances during His earthly ministry. (Comp. "Saul, Saul," in <a href="/acts/9-4.htm" title="And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?">Acts 9:4</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Thou art careful.</span>--The verb is the same as the "take thought" of <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm" title="Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?">Matthew 6:25</a>, and throws light upon the meaning of that phrase.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha</span>. There are several notable instances of this repetition of the name by the Master in the New Testament story, and in each case apparently in pitying love. So "Simon, Simon," in <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Luke 22:31</a>, and "Saul, Saul," in <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Acts 9:4</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/10-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Martha,</span><br /><span class="grk">Μάρθα</span> <span class="translit">(Martha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Martha,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Μάρθα</span> <span class="translit">(Martha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. Probably of Chaldee origin; Martha, a Christian woman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριος</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀποκριθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(Apokritheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“you are worried</span><br /><span class="grk">μεριμνᾷς</span> <span class="translit">(merimnas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3309.htm">Strong's 3309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">upset</span><br /><span class="grk">θορυβάζῃ</span> <span class="translit">(thorybazē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2350.htm">Strong's 2350: </a> </span><span class="str2">From thorubos; to be in tumult, i.e. Disturb, clamor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many things.</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλά</span> <span class="translit">(polla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/10-41.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 10:41 Jesus answered her Martha Martha you (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/10-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 10:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 10:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/10-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 10:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 10:42" /></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>