Now it came to pass, &c.— Now, &c. As they journied. Our Lord in his way to Jerusalem, whither he was going to celebrate the feast of dedication, spent a night at Bethany, the village of Martha and Mary, two religious women, sisters of Lazarus. See John 11:1. On this occasion Martha expressed her regard for her divine Guest, by the care that she was at in providing the best entertainment in her power for him and his disciples; but Mary, the other sister, sat quietly at his feet, listening to his doctrine. It is well known, that this was the posture in which learners attended on their teachers; (compare chap. Luke 8:35 and Acts 22:3.) and likewise grew into a proverb for humble and diligent attention. See on ch. Luke 2:46.
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Luke 10:38-39
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.