Luke 10:41

But one thing is needful,.... Meaning not that one dish of meat was sufficient, and there was no need of any more, in opposition to Martha's carefulness in preparing many; for this is too low a sense…

Thou art careful - Thou art anxious. Troubled - Disturbed, distracted, very solicitous. Many things - The many objects which excite your attention in the family. This was probably designed as a slight…

Thou art careful and troubled - Thou art distracted, μεριμνας, thy mind is divided, (see on Mat 13:22 (note)), in consequence of which, τυρβαζῃ, thou art disturbed, thy spirit is thrown into a…

We may observe in this story,

I. The entertainment which Martha gave to Christ and his disciples at her house, Luk 10:38. Observe,

1. Christ's coming to the village where Martha lived: As they went…

Martha, Martha The repeated name adds additional tenderness to the rebuke, as in Luk 22:31; Act 9:4.

thou art careful and troubled about many things "I would have you without carefulness," 1Co 7:32;…