Bible Verses About "Who Was Martha in the Bible"
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality and her encounter with Jesus about choosing the 'good part.'
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality and her encounter with Jesus about choosing the 'good part.'
"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 "Who Was Martha in the Bible?" 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."
"She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world."
"There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him."
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