Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 10 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Walks through the Mary and Martha episode alongside the rest of the chapter.

Commentary on Luke 10:38-42 Working Preacher

Reads Jesus's words to Martha as an invitation rather than a rebuke of her service.

Luke 10:38-42 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Considers how the story follows immediately after the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Luke 10 Commentary Precept Austin

Provides a detailed word study of Martha's distraction and Mary's chosen portion.

Luke 10:38 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentary on Martha's welcome of Jesus into her home.

A Trick Question Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

Challenges the common habit of dividing people neatly into Marys and Marthas.

Luke 10:38 Interlinear BibleHub

Shows the Greek text word by word for the opening of the episode.

Luke Enter the Bible

Provides a Luther Seminary introduction to Luke's Gospel and its major themes.

Gospel of Luke Summary (Part 2) BibleProject

Gives an animated overview of the second half of Luke, which opens with this story.

Luke 10:39 - Catena Catena

Gathers patristic comments on Mary's choice to sit and listen at Jesus's feet.

Proper 11: Year C The Lectionary Page

Gives the full set of collects and readings appointed for this Sunday.

Sermon Brainwave Archives Working Preacher

Indexes the weekly Sermon Brainwave discussion of that Sunday's texts, including this one.

Luke 10:38-42 Vanderbilt

Links art in the Christian tradition depicting Mary and Martha's household.

Luke 10:38-42 Resources Textweek

Aggregates a wide range of commentary, art, and sermon links for this passage.