en_tw/bible/other/marysisterofmartha.md

1.1 KiB

Mary (sister of Martha)

Facts:

Mary was a women from Bethany who followed Jesus.

  • Mary had a sister named Martha and a brother named Lazarus who also followed Jesus.
  • One time Jesus said that Mary had chosen what was best when she chose to listen to him teach rather than being anxious about preparing him a meal as Martha was.
  • Jesus brought Mary's brother Lazarus back to life.
  • Sometime after that, while Jesus was eating in someone's home in Bethany, Mary poured expensive perfume on his feet in order to worship him.
  • Jesus praised her for doing this and said that she was preparing his body for burial.

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

(See also: Bethany, frankincense, Lazarus, Martha)

Bible References:

~~DISCUSSION~https://kingdomworks.com/product/conquer-series-6-dvd-set/~