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Luke 10:39

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 10:39

Verse 39 of 42

Scripture focus

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

Luke 10:39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 10:39

Theological / Devotional

Mary. See Additional Note on Chapter 7. Whereas Martha, being in charge of the home, was by nature of a practical turn of mind, Mary was less concerned with material things than with spiritual things. Martha apparently “took thought” for the daily needs of the home (see on Matt. 6:25-34), whereas Mary sought “first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Matt. 6:33). Though not mentioned on this occasion, Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, was one of Jesus’ steadfast friends and loyal disciples (see DA 524). See Additional Note on Luke 7.

At Jesus’ feet. To “sit” at someone’s “feet” refers not so much to the matter of assuming a certain posture, as to being a learner from someone, though both ideas may well have been true (see Acts 22:3; cf. Deut. 33:3).

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