^{38 Ref} 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 Ref} And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word.

^{40 Ref} But Martha was cumbered 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 Ref} But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things:

^{42 Ref} but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.