Luke 10:41 kjva — And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:"

— Luke 10:41, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 10 — Context

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 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.

41

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:41 say?
Luke 10:41 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:”
Where is Luke 10:41 in the Bible?
Luke 10:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 41.
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 10:41.
What translation should I read Luke 10:41 in?
Luke 10:41 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 10:41?
Luke 10:41 reads (KJVA): “And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:” 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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