17 And Jesus said, Go on your way and likewise do, and you shall live.
18 Now, Jesus, Peter, James and John went out to Bethany where Lazarus lived.
19 And Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and heard him speak the words of life while Martha served.
20 And Martha called, but Mary would not leave the Lord to help her serve.
21 And Martha said to Jesus, Do you not care that Mary makes me bear the burdens of the serving all the day? I beg that you will bid her help.
22 And Jesus said, You are too anxious, Martha, for your guests; you need not trouble so about the things of life.
23 You grow a-weary by your care for little things and slight the one thing needed most of all.
24 Your sister here has chosen far the better part, a part that none can take away.
CHAPTER 137.
Jesus and his disciples go into a retired place to pray. Jesus teaches Lazarus how to pray. The model prayer. The value of importunate prayer. Parable of the importunate housewife.