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Luke 10:39-41
Living Bible
Luke 10:39-41
Living Bible
39 Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked.
40 But Martha was the jittery type and was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing.
She came to Jesus and said, “Sir, 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.”
41 But the Lord said to her, “Martha, dear friend,[a] you are so upset over all these details!
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- Luke 10:41 Martha, dear friend, literally, “Martha, Martha.”
Luke 10:39-41
New International Version
Luke 10:39-41
New International Version
39 She had a sister called Mary,(A) who sat at the Lord’s feet(B) listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care(C) that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried(D) and upset about many things,
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