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Martha

of Bethany

Sister of Mary and Lazarus in Luke and John.

12 appearances2 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Sister of Mary and who lives in and hosts in her home. records her busy with serving while her sister sits at Jesus' feet, prompting Jesus' gentle correction that Mary has chosen the good portion. In John she meets Jesus on the road after Lazarus' death and confesses him as the Christ, the Son of God who was to come into the world, before he raises her brother from the tomb.

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