Jesus Visits Martha and Mary
Luke 10:38–42
Works of art by Johannes Vermeer, Diego Velázquez, Benozzo Gozzoli, and Fra Angelico
Commentaries by John Skillen
Luke 10:38–42
Bible passage (Revised Standard Version)
38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.”