Luke 10:39 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

We may observe in this story, I. The entertainment which Martha gave to Christ and his disciples at her house, Luke 10:38. Observe, 1. Christ's coming to the village where Martha lived: As they went (Christ and his disciples together), he and they with him entered into a certain village. This village was Bethany, nigh to Jerusalem, whither Christ was now going up, and he took this in his way. Note (1.) Our Lord Jesus went about doing good (Acts 10:38), scattering his benign beams and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 10:38-42

10:38-42 As they journeyed, Jesus entered into a village. A woman called Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, and she sat at Jesus' feet and kept listening to his word. Martha was worried about much serving. She stood over them and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me alone to do the serving? Tell her to give me a hand." "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered her, "you are worried and troubled about many things. Only one thing is necessary. Mary has... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:39

And she had a sister called Mary ,.... Which also was a common name with the Jews, and is the same with Miriam; so we read of Mary, the daughter of Nicodemon, the same perhaps with Nicodemus; and the same person that is before called Martha, the daughter of Baithus, is sometimes called Mary, the daughter of Baithus F5 Echa Rabbati, fol. 49. 2. , though these two names are certainly distinct: which also sat at Jesus' feet ; was a disciple of his, as well as Martha; for it was usual... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:39

Sat at Jesus' feet - This was the posture of the Jewish scholars, while listening to the instructions of the rabbins. It is in this sense that St. Paul says he was brought up at the Feet of Gamaliel, Acts 22:3 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:25-42

The good Samaritan, and the good part. From the success of the seventy we now pass to the temptation of the Master. The tempter is a lawyer, one who, therefore, professed special acquaintance with the letter and spirit of the Divine Law. He thinks he may find accusation against Jesus by inquiring from him the way of life. His question implies the belief on the lawyer's part that he can win his own way to heaven. But Jesus, when he asks, "Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

The sisters of Bethany. The following points are noticeable. A close intimacy evidently existed between the brother and his two sisters and Jesus. They evidently were prominent friends of the Master, and during the years of the public ministry were on many occasions associated with Jesus of Nazareth, and yet a singular reticence evidently existed on the part of the writers of the first three Gospels in respect of the brother and sisters. His name is never mentioned by them. Here, for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

Christ's sermon in the house of Martha. A very short sermon, its substance being given us in the two last verses. But it is a sermon whose teaching goes far down into the truth of our hope and faith. Let us trace it, first, in the revelation made in Christ's word of the differences which the heavenly life comprehends; and, secondly, in the counsel with regard to this life which Christ's word conveys. I. HOW INTERESTING IS THE SKETCH OF THE TWO SISTERS AT BETHANY !... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

Christ at Bethany. There are few places at which we so much like to think of our Lord's presence as Bethany. We like to think that there the Son of man, who had not where to lay his head, did find a home; that there, away from the conspiracies of those who hated him, he found a refuge with those who loved him. We like to think that there he found a diligent disciple in one sister, and an assiduous and eager ministrant in the other. We must carefully consider— I. THE COMPARISON ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 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, Acts 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. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 10:38-42

Luke 10:38-42. It came to pass as they went As they journeyed to Jerusalem, whither it seems he was going to celebrate the feast of dedication: he entered into a certain village Namely, Bethany, nigh to Jerusalem; and a certain woman named Martha received him Martha was probably the elder sister, and, Grotius thinks, a widow, with whom her brother and sister lived. At least, she was now the housekeeper, and acted as the mistress of the family. And she had a sister called Mary Who,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 10:38-42

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:39

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:25-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 10:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 10:38-42

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