LUKE—NOTE ON Luke 10:38 village. Bethany (see John 12:1; see note on John 11:1). who sat at the Lord’s feet. A disciple’s proper place (compare Luke 8:35; Acts 22:3); unlike some in his culture, Jesus encouraged women to study the Scriptures. you are anxious... about many things. See Luke 8:14; Luke 12:11, Luke 12:22; Luke 21:34. Mary has chosen the good portion echoes OT passages where close fellowship with the Lord is one’s “portion” in life (see Psalms 16:5; Psalms 73:26; Psalms 142:5). Mary has chosen this, and it will not be taken away from her—neither now (to help Martha in the kitchen) nor for all eternity.

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