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Luke 10

Luke 10:39

Martha and Mary · Luke 10:38–42
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Translations

Modern
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
Traditional
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
Literal
And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of the Lord, was hearing His word.
Latin
…et huic erat soror nomine Maria, quæ etiam sedens secus pedes Domini, audiebat verbum illius.

Original

Greek
English
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.

Notes

Luke 10:39

Mary … sat at the Lord's feet: She took the position of a disciple (compare Acts 22:3). Rabbis (Jewish religious teachers with authority) usually did not have female disciples.

Luke 10:38–42

Martha … Mary: These sisters and their brother Lazarus were good friends of Jesus. They lived in Bethany, east of Jerusalem (see John 11:1).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Lazarus' father: The father of Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany Mary: Sister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Lazarus Luke, Gospel of Mary Meaning of Meals in the Bible Mount of Olives

Topics

Bethany: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Dwell At Faith: Faith in Christ: Mary, the Sister of Martha Feet: Sitting At Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the House of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (In Bethany) Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Martha: Ministers to Jesus Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Sits at Jesus' Feet for Instruction Sitting at Jesus Feet