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The Story of Martha
Also: Martha (Kiswahili)
Sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany, who welcomed Jesus into her home and confessed him as the Christ.
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Introduction
Martha welcomed Jesus into her home and was busy serving while her sister Mary listened to him. Luke 10:38–42
When her brother Lazarus died, she told Jesus she believed he was the Christ, the Son of God. At a later meal in Bethany she served. John 11:20–27John 12:2
Life at a glance
- Siblings
- Mary and Lazarus John 11:1–2
- Home
- Bethany John 11:1
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Busy serving
Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help; Jesus says Mary has chosen the good part.
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People: Mary of Bethany, Jesus
I believe you are the Christ
Jesus tells Martha, I am the resurrection and the life; she answers that she believes he is the Christ.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Martha. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
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Family and relationships
- Mary of BethanySisterLuke 10:39
- LazarusBrotherJohn 11:1–2
- JesusJesus loved herJohn 11:5
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- John Their story appears here
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