# Martha #

## Facts: ##

Martha was a woman from Bethany who followed Jesus.

* Martha had a sister named Mary and a brother named Lazarus, who also followed Jesus.
* One time when Jesus was visiting them in their home, Martha was distracted by meal preparation while her sister Mary sat and listened to Jesus teach.
* When Lazarus died, Martha told Jesus that she believed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [[lazarus]], [[marysisterofmartha]])

## Bible References: ##

* [John 11:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/11/01)
* [John 12:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/12/01)
* [Luke 10:38-39](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/10/38)