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Although Martha slaved away in the kitchen, she was not a slave: she chose of her own will to do that, rather than be like her sister Mary who decided it was more important to go and listen to Jesus rather than worry about a meal.

Luk 10:38-42 KJV 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. (v.39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (v.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. (v.41) And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: (v.42) But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

The relevant notes by Albert Barnes on Luke 10:39-41 in his Commentary may help:-

Luk 10:39 -

Sat at Jesus' feet - This was the ancient posture of disciples or learners. They sat at the "feet" of their teachers - that is, beneath them, in a humble place. Hence, Paul is represented as having been brought up at the "feet" of Gamaliel, Act_22:3. When it is said that Mary sat at Jesus' feet, it means that she was "a disciple" of his; that she listened attentively to his instructions, and was anxious to learn his doctrine.

Luk 10:40 -

Martha was cumbered about much serving - Was much distracted with the cares of the family, and providing suitably to entertain the Saviour. It should be said here that there is no evidence that Martha had a worldly or covetous disposition. Her anxiety was to provide suitable entertainment for the Lord Jesus. As mistress of the family, this care properly devolved on her; and the only fault which can be charged on her was too earnest a desire to make such entertainment, when she might have sat with Mary at his feet, and, perhaps, too much haste and fretfulness in speaking to Jesus about Mary.

Dost thou not care ... - This was an improper reproof of our Lord, as if "he" encouraged Mary in neglecting her duty. Or perhaps Martha supposed that Mary was sitting there to show him the proper expressions of courtesy and kindness, and that she would not think it proper to leave him without his direction and permission. She therefore "hinted" to Jesus her busy employments, her need of the aid of her sister, and requested that he would signify his wish that Mary should assist her.

Luk 10:41 -

Thou art careful - Thou art anxious.

Troubled - Disturbed, distracted, very solicitous.

Many things - The many objects which excite your attention in the family. This was probably designed as a slight reproof, or a tender hint that she was improperly anxious about those things, and that she should, with Mary, rather choose to hear the discourses of heavenly wisdom.

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