Luke 10:40 asv — But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister d…

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"But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. "

— Luke 10:40, American Standard Version

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Luke 10 — Context

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And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

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Now as they went on their way, he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

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And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet, and heard his word.

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But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

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But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things:

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but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:40 say?
Luke 10:40 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. ”
Where is Luke 10:40 in the Bible?
Luke 10:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 40.
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 10:40.
What translation should I read Luke 10:40 in?
Luke 10:40 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 10:40?
Luke 10:40 reads (ASV): “But Martha was cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. ” 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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