^10:38Now as they went on their way, Jesus¹²⁸ entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest.¹²⁹^10:39She¹³⁰ had a sister named Mary, who sat¹³¹ at the Lord’s feet¹³² and listened to what he said.

Read in Logos

Footnotes

128 Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
129 Most have “into the house” (𝔓3vid א C L Ξ 33 579 ) or “into her house” (א1 A C2 D W Θ Ψ 070 f1, 13 𝔐 lat) at the end of the sentence. But the English translation masks the multitude of variants: Different forms of “house” (οἰκίαν [oikian], οἶκον [oikon]) and “her” occur (see ). These variations argue against authenticity; they no doubt arose because of the abrupt ending of the sentence (the Greek is more literally translated simply as “Martha received him”), prompting copyists to add the location. The shorter reading is found in 𝔓45, 75 B sa. For the meaning “to welcome, to have as a guest” see L&N 34.53.
130 Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
131 This reflexive makes it clear that Mary took the initiative in sitting by Jesus.
132 The description of Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to him makes her sound like a disciple (compare Luke 8:35).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

While they were traveling, he entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said.

NLTNew Living Translation

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now as they traveled along, he entered into a certain village. And a certain woman named Martha welcomed him. And she had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the feet of Jesus and was listening to his teaching.

KJV 1900King James Version

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. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

Public Domain