Luke 10:41

Good News Translation

The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and troubled over so many things,

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 6:11

The longer you argue, the more useless it is, and you are no better off.

Mark 4:19

but the worries about this life, the love for riches, and all other kinds of desires crowd in and choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

Luke 10:38

As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him in her home.

Luke 10:40

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!”

Luke 12:22

Then Jesus said to the disciples, “And so I tell you not to worry about the food you need to stay alive or about the clothes you need for your body.

Luke 21:34

“Be careful not to let yourselves become occupied with too much feasting and drinking and with the worries of this life, or that Day may suddenly catch you

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear; but the worries and riches and pleasures of this life crowd in and choke them, and their fruit never ripens.

John 11:1

A man named Lazarus, who lived in Bethany, became sick. Bethany was the town where Mary and her sister Martha lived. (

John 11:5

Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

John 12:2

They prepared a dinner for him there, which Martha helped serve; Lazarus was one of those who were sitting at the table with Jesus.

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.