The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
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38 On their way Yeshua and his talmidim came to a village where a woman named Marta welcomed him into her home.
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As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.
39 She had a sister called Miryam who also sat at the Lord's feet and heard what he had to say.
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She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.
40 But Marta was busy with all the work to be done; so, going up to him, she said, "Sir, don't you care that my sister has been leaving me to do all the work by myself?"
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But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 However, the Lord answered her, "Marta, Marta, you are fretting and worrying about so many things!
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“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,
42 But there is only one thing that is essential. Miryam has chosen the right thing, and it won't be taken away from her."
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but few things are needed—or indeed only one.Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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