Luke 10:39
New International Version
She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.

New Living Translation
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.

English Standard Version
And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching.

Berean Standard Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.

Berean Literal Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of the Lord, was listening to His word.

King James Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

New King James Version
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.

New American Standard Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, who was also seated at the Lord’s feet, and was listening to His word.

NASB 1995
She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.

NASB 1977
And she had a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord’s word, seated at His feet.

Legacy Standard Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, who was also seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.

Amplified Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.

Christian Standard Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what He said.

American Standard Version
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word.

Contemporary English Version
She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said.

English Revised Version
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord's feet and listened to him talk.

Good News Translation
She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the feet of the Lord and listened to his teaching.

International Standard Version
She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and kept listening to what he was saying.

Majority Standard Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus? feet listening to His message.

NET Bible
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he said.

New Heart English Bible
She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet, and heard his word.

Webster's Bible Translation
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

Weymouth New Testament
She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching.

World English Bible
She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and she also had a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the word,

Berean Literal Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at the feet of the Lord, was listening to His word.

Young's Literal Translation
and she had also a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the word,

Smith's Literal Translation
And also a sister was to her, called Mary; and she having sat at Jesus' feet, heard his word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she had a sister, named Mary, who, while sitting beside the Lord’s feet, was listening to his word.

New American Bible
She had a sister named Mary [who] sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak.

New Revised Standard Version
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she had a sister whose name was Mary, and she came and sat at the feet of our Lord, and listened to his words.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And she had a sister, whose name was Maryam, and she came and sat herself at the feet of Our Lord, and she was listening to his words.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard his word.

Godbey New Testament
And there was a sister to her called Mary, who indeed sitting down at the feet of the Lord, continued to hear his word:

Haweis New Testament
And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse.

Mace New Testament
now she had a sister, named Mary, who placed herself at the feet of Jesus, to attend to his discourse.

Weymouth New Testament
She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching.

Worrell New Testament
And she had a sister called Mary, who, also seated at the Lord's feet, was hearing His word.

Worsley New Testament
And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, attending to his discourse.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Martha and Mary
38As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. 40But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”…

Cross References
John 11:1-2
At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.)

John 12:1-3
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Luke 8:35
So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Matthew 26:6-7
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

Mark 14:3
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

John 11:32
When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

John 11:20
So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home.

John 11:28-29
After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” / And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.

John 20:16
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

Acts 22:3
“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.

Psalm 27:4
One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.

Psalm 119:148
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.

Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.


Treasury of Scripture

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

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Luke 2:46
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Luke 8:35
Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Deuteronomy 33:3
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.

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Luke 10
1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13. pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17. The seventy return with joy;
18. he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21. and thanks his Father for his grace;
23. magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.














She had a sister named Mary
This phrase introduces us to Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. The name "Mary" is derived from the Hebrew "Miryam," which can mean "beloved" or "rebellious." In the context of the New Testament, Mary is often portrayed as a devoted follower of Jesus. Historically, Mary of Bethany is distinct from other Marys in the Bible, such as Mary Magdalene or Mary, the mother of Jesus. Her role in this narrative sets the stage for a lesson on discipleship and priorities.

who sat at the Lord’s feet
The act of sitting at someone's feet was a traditional posture of a disciple learning from a rabbi. In the Jewish culture of the time, this was a position of humility and eagerness to learn. The Greek word used here for "sat" is "παρακαθεσθεῖσα" (parakathestheisa), which implies a deliberate choice to be close and attentive. This phrase highlights Mary's desire to be near Jesus, emphasizing her commitment to spiritual growth and understanding.

listening to His message
The Greek word for "listening" is "ἤκουεν" (ēkouen), which suggests an active, continuous action. Mary was not merely hearing Jesus' words; she was absorbing and contemplating them. The "message" refers to the teachings of Jesus, which were revolutionary and life-changing. In the broader scriptural context, this underscores the importance of prioritizing the Word of God in one's life. Mary's choice to listen reflects a heart open to transformation and a mind eager to comprehend divine truths.

(39) A sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet.--The better MSS. give, "at the Lord's feet." Few readers can fail to notice the identity of character here and in the entirely independent narratives of John 11, 12. There also Martha is active (John 11:20) and conspicuous in serving (John 12:2); Mary, meditative and emotional, pouring her whole soul into one act of love (John 11:31; John 12:3).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
She
τῇδε (tēde)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3592: This here, this, that, he, she, it.

had
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

a sister
ἀδελφὴ (adelphē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 79: A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.

named
καλουμένη (kaloumenē)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

Mary,
Μαριάμ (Mariam)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

who
(hē)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

sat
παρακαθεσθεῖσα (parakathestheisa)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3869: To sit down beside, set beside. From para and kathizo; to sit down near.

at
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord’s
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

feet,
πόδας (podas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.

listening to
ἤκουεν (ēkouen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

message.
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.


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