Luke 10:38

“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.”

"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." - Luke 10:38
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What does Luke 10:38 mean?

Luke 10:38 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is the beginning of the story of Jesus visiting the home of Mary…

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Welcoming Christ Into Our Homes and Hearts

In Luke 10:38, the Bible tells us, "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." This simple yet profound verse lays down a moment that not only narrates an event in Christ's earthly…

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A Prayer for Hospitality and Service in the Spirit of Martha

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in this moment of prayer, I humbly reflect on the profound truth found within the words of Luke 10:38, where it is written, "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received…

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Luke 10:38 - "¶ 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."
Luke 10:38-42 - "Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.""
"Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."" - Luke 10:38-42
Luke 6:27-38
Luke 6: 27-38
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you
Luke 5:38 - "But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved."
Luke 20:38 - "For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him."
Ezra 10:38 - "And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei,"
Luke 21:38 - "And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him."
Luke 20:27-38. All people of color.
Luke 18:38 - "And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me."
Luke 19:38 - "Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."
Luke 22:38 - "And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough."
Luke 23:38 - "And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS."
Luke 11:38 - "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner."
Jos 10:38 (KJVA) 38 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:
Luke 3:38 - "Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God."
Luke 24:38 - "And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?"
"And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei," - Ezra 10:38
Joshua 10:38 - "¶ And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:"
Job 38:10 - "And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,"
Luke 1:38 - "And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her."
Luke 12:38 - "And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants."
Matthew 10:38 - "And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."
Luke 2:38 - "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem."
Luke 4:38 - "¶ And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her."
Exodus 38:10 - "Their pillars were twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their fillets were of silver."
Genesis 38:10 - "And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also."