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That story is not an easy one to interpret. You can find many answers to the question of what Jesus meant. But to say that Mary has made the better choice ("chosen the better part," in KJV) does not mean that Mary herself is better than her sister Martha. Jesus was always careful not to say that one person was better than another. == The passage in question is Luke 1:40-41. Jesus meant that Mary had chosen to take care of her soul rather than be consumned with everyday, mundane matters. All too frequently, we choose to fill our lives with routine rather than with enriching the soul. He did not mean that one woman is better than the other.
One lesson to be learned is that both ways of the sisters is important, it's just a question of balance. Neglect in either area can lead to an unbalanced life and that leads to temptations of the spirit.
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What is Martha's motivation for comforting Mary while she cries?
this is a hard one
What is the name of Mary j blige's three siblings?
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Is Mary Carey Mariah Carey's sister?
No, they are not related.
Does the movie jesus christ superstar portray jesus as being gay?
No, he loves Mary Magdalene
What is Mary J Blige Sister name?
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Who was Lazarus' sister who cooked for her friend Jesus while her sister Mary listened to Him?
The woman was Martha.
What was Mary Magdalene's occupation?
Mary Magdalene was Martha's sister, not Jesus's mother.Mary Magdalene was a reformed prostitute who followed Jesus.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
She had no sister thatwe know of. Mary and Martha were two sisters, and Jesus' mother, Mary was another.
Is saint Lazarus' sister named Mary Jesus Christ's mother?
The sister of Lazarus and Mary was St. Martha. See the Gospel of John, Chapter 11 and 12.
Where did Saint Martha die?
It is not known where Saint Martha died. Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus and she witnessed Lazarus being resurrected by Jesus.
Who is Martha in The Bible?
Martha is a figure in the New Testament, known for her hospitality towards Jesus. She is mentioned in the gospel of Luke and John, most notably in the story where Jesus visits her home along with her sister Mary. Martha is seen as a symbol of service and busyness, while her sister Mary is praised for choosing to listen and learn from Jesus.
What is the name of female apostles?
In the Bible, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, Joanna, and Susanna are sometimes referred to as female disciples or followers of Jesus, but they are not explicitly called apostles. There is no clear evidence of female apostles in the traditional sense of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus.
Who was older Mary or Martha?
In the bible it is not indicated who between Mary and Martha was older. However, most scholars argue that Martha was the elder sister to Mary as she is seen taking charge at hosting Jesus. Both of them were Lazarusâ??s sisters.
Where is Martha in The Bible?
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus - the very same Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead after four days. She and her siblings were close friends to Jesus. In the Bible, she is in Luke
Who was Mary Lazarus' sister?
Mary Lazarus is a fictional character from the movie "Sister Act." In the movie, she doesn't have a sister; she is a nun and a member of the choir led by Deloris Van Cartier, played by Whoopi Goldberg.
What role did Mary play in the birth of Jesus?
Mary was Jesus' mother... there are two Mary's though... the other one was Martha's sister... Mary was much more patient than Martha when they were preparing their house for his arrival... When Jesus was there Mary washed his feet with her best perfume while Martha stared with disbelief.
Where in the Bible is the story of Jesus visiting Mary and her sister and the sister is worried about cleaning the house?
Luke 10:38-42 gives the account of Jesus' visit to the home of Martha and Mary. Martha was concerned with preparing food and providing for company, but Mary was not helping her, and just wanted to hear Jesus talk. Jesus' kind answer showed he understood Martha's feelings, but gave her mild correction, saying that Mary had chosen the wise coarse, putting spiritual things first.
