Bible Verses About "Mary vs. Martha — What Does the Bible Teach"
Mary chose the better part by sitting at Jesus' feet to learn; Martha served diligently but was distracted by busyness. Both loved Christ; one understood priorities.
Mary chose the better part by sitting at Jesus' feet to learn; Martha served diligently but was distracted by busyness. Both loved Christ; one understood priorities.
"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 10:41-42 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Mary vs. Martha — What Does the Bible Teach?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus."
"Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus."
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