2 Gr. from.
3 The word in the Greek denotes a coin worth about seventeen cents.
§ 104. JESUS THE GUEST OF MARTHA AND MARY
Bethany, near Jerusalema
Luke 10:38-42
38 Now as they went on their way, he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was 1cumbered about much serving; and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister did leave me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 But the Lord answered and said unto her, 2Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things: 42 3but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
1 Gr. distracted.
2 A few ancient authorities read, Martha, Martha, thou art troubled: Mary hath chosen etc.
3 Many ancient authorities read but few things are needful, or one.
a There was another Bethany beyond Jordan (John 1:28, [§ 26]). We shall see Jesus in Bethany near Jerusalem again ([John 12:1-8]). It was his Jerusalem home in the early days of Passion Week.