The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 10:38-42
Mary and Martha. v. 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. 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,... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 10:1-99
Luke 10 THE DISCIPLES HAVING been instructed in this way, the Lord still further extended the scope of the witness that had to be rendered in connection with His presence on earth, by appointing and sending forth seventy other disciples, two and two before His face. This saying as to the greatness of the harvest and the fewness of the labourers, seems, according to Mat_9:37 , Mat_9:38 , to have been uttered on another occasion. There, the prayer is answered by the sending forth of the twelve:... read more