Luke 10:40
“But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.”

What does Luke 10:40 mean?
Luke 10:40 (KJV) states, “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.” This passage comes from a well-known story about two sisters, Martha and…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Dilemma of Service: Finding Balance in the Presence of the Lord
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verse 40, we find a powerful scene unfolding in the home of Martha and Mary. The verse states, "But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Balance in Service and Devotion
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect upon the words found in Luke 10:40, where it is written, "But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she…
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