Luke 10:38

“Now it came to pass as they went, etc.] As Christ and his disciples went from Jerusalem, having been at the feast of tabernacles, (<430702>John 7:2,10) or at the feast of dedication, (<431022>John 10:22) to some other parts of Judea: that he entered into a certain village; called Bethany, which was about fifteen furlongs, or two miles from Jerusalem, (<431101>John 11:1,18) and a certain woman named Martha. This is a common name with the Jews; hence we read of Samuel bar Martha f360, and of Abba bar Martha f361 , and of Isaac bar Martha f362; and of Martha, the daughter of Baithus f363 , who is said to be a rich widow; and this Martha here, is thought by Grotins to be a widow also, with whom…”

“MARTHA AND MARY. (Luk 10:38-42) certain village--Bethany (Joh 11:1), which Luke so speaks of, having no farther occasion to notice it. received him . . . her house--The house belonged to her, and she appears throughout to be the older sister.”

“A certain village - Bethany. See John 11:1. It was on the eastern declivity of the Mount of Olives. See the notes at Matthew 21:1. Received him - Received him kindly and hospitably. From this it would seem that “Martha” was properly the mistress of the house. Possibly she was a widow, and her brother Lazarus and younger sister Mary lived with her; and as “she” had the care of the household, this will also show why she was so diligently employed about domestic affairs. return to 'Top of Page'”

“10:38-42 Martha . . . Mary and their brother Lazarus were good friends of Jesus who lived in Bethany, east of Jerusalem (see John 11:1).”

“a certain: Joh 11:1-5, Joh 12:1-3 received: Luk 8:2, Luk 8:3; Act 16:15; Jo2 1:10 Luke 10:39”