Luke 10:37-39
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
37 He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Martha and Mary.[a] 38 (A)As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. 39 [b]She had a sister named Mary [who] sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak.
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- 10:38–42 The story of Martha and Mary further illustrates the importance of hearing the words of the teacher and the concern with women in Luke.
- 10:39 Sat beside the Lord at his feet: it is remarkable for first-century Palestinian Judaism that a woman would assume the posture of a disciple at the master’s feet (see also Lk 8:35; Acts 22:3), and it reveals a characteristic attitude of Jesus toward women in this gospel (see Lk 8:2–3).
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