Luke 10:38-42; Luke 11:1-10

Luke 10:38-42

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary. who, sitting also at the Lord’s feet, heard his word.

40 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? Speak to her therefore, that she help me.

41 And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful and art troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 11:1-10

1 And it came to pass that as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

2 And he said to them: When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

3 Give us this day our daily bread.

4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.

5 And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend and shall go to him at midnight and shall say to him: Friend, lend me three loaves,

6 Because a friend of mine is come off his journey to me and I have not what to set before him.

7 And he from within should answer and say: Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give thee.

8 Yet if he shall continue knocking, I say to you, although he will not rise and give him because he is his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

9 And I say to you: Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

10 For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened: