Luke 10:41 nasb — But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;

NASB

"But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;"

— Luke 10:41, NASB

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Luke 10 — Context

38

Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

39

She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word.

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But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me."

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But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;

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but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the 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 NASB reads: “But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so 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 (NASB): “But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so 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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