Luke 10:40 net — But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you ca…

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"But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me.”"

— Luke 10:40, NET Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

37

The expert in religious law said,“The one who showed mercy to him.” So Jesus said to him,“Go and do the same.”

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Jesus and Martha Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest.

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She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said.

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But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to help me.”

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But the Lord answered her,“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,

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but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will 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 NET Bible reads: “But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to 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 (NET): “But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up to him and said,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work alone? Tell her to 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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