Luke 10:38 akjv — Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received hi…

American King James Version

"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, American King James Version

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Luke 10 — Context

35

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you.

36

Which now of these three, think you, was neighbor to him that fell among the thieves?

37

And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do you likewise. ¶

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.

39

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

40

But Martha was encumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41

And Jesus answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things:

Luke 10:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:38 say?
Luke 10:38 in the American King James Version 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. ”
Where is Luke 10:38 in the Bible?
Luke 10:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:38.
What translation should I read Luke 10:38 in?
Luke 10:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:38?
Luke 10:38 reads (AKJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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