Thematic Bible: Mary, the sister of martha

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she threw herself at his feet. "Master," she exclaimed, "if you had been here, my brother would not have died!"

Verse Concepts

GesturesFeetThe Presence Of Christ

Not DyingBowing Before MessiahDeath Prevented

As they continued their journey, Jesus came to a village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him to her house. She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Master's feet, and listened to his teaching; But Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said: "Master, do you approve of my sister's leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me." read more.
"Martha, Martha," replied the Master, "you are anxious and trouble yourself about many things; But only a few are necessary, or rather one. Mary has chosen the good part, and it shall not be taken away from her."