“And he was capable of busying himself about many things; but the one thing, the work of life, he was powerless, and disinclined, and unable to accomplish. Such also was what the Lord said to Martha, who was occupied with many things, and distracted and troubled with serving; while she blamed her sister, because, leavi…”
Clement of Alexandria, 3th c. — Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?
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41And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
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39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
40But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
— Luke 10:41 —
42But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.