Luke 10:41 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: Thou art careful and troubled - Thou art distracted, μεριμνας, thy mind is divided, (see on Matthew 13:22 (note)), in consequence of which, τυρβαζῃ, thou art disturbed, thy spirit is thrown into a tumult.

About many things - Getting a variety of things ready for this entertainment, much more than are necessary on such an occasion.

Luke 10:41

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her,Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: