Luke 10:40

The Passion Translation

But Martha became exasperated with finishing the numerous household chores in preparation for her guests, so she interrupted Jesus and said, “Lord, don’t you think it’s unfair that my sister left me to do all the work by myself? You should tell her to get up and help me.”

Cross References

Matthew 14:15

Later that afternoon the disciples came to Jesus and said, “It’s going to be dark soon and the people are hungry, but there’s nothing to eat here in this desolate place. You should send the crowds away to the nearby villages to buy themselves some food.”

Matthew 16:22

Peter took him aside to correct him privately. He reprimanded Jesus over and over, saying to him, “God forbid, Master! Spare yourself. You must never let this happen to you!”

Mark 3:21

When his own family heard that he was there, they went out to seize him, for they said, “He’s insane!”

Luke 10:38

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their journey, they came to a village where a woman welcomed Jesus into her home. Her name was Martha and she had a sister named Mary. Mary sat down attentively before the Master, absorbing every revelation he shared.

Luke 10:41

The Lord answered her, “Martha, my beloved Martha. Why are you upset and troubled, pulled away by all these many distractions?

Luke 12:29

I repeat: Don’t let worry enter your life. Live above the anxious cares about your personal needs.

Luke 9:55

Jesus rebuked them sharply, saying, “Don’t you realize what spews from your hearts when you say that? The Son of Man did not come to destroy life, but to bring life to the earth.”

John 11:1

In the village of Bethany there was a man named Lazarus, and his sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary was the one who would anoint Jesus’ feet with costly perfume and dry his feet with her long hair. One day Lazarus became very sick to the point of death.

John 11:5

Now even though Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, he remained where he was for two more days.

John 12:2

They had prepared a supper for Jesus. Martha served, and Lazarus and Mary were among those at the table.

John 6:27

Why would you strive for food that is perishable and not be passionate to seek the food of eternal life, which never spoils? I, the Son of Man, am ready to give you what matters most, for God the Father has destined me for this purpose.”