MARTHA

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Sister of Mary and Lazarus
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (John 11:11Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (John 11:1))
Ministers to Jesus
Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:38-4238Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:38‑42))
There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. (John 12:22There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. (John 12:2))
Beloved by Jesus
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. (John 11:55Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. (John 11:5))
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