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40. Martha, meanwhile, was busy with all the serving and finally she said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the serving?"
40. Martha, meanwhile, was busy with all the serving and finally she said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the serving?"
St. Luke 10 presents the sending of seventy disciples by Jesus to preach and heal in several cities in the region. In addition, the chapter also contains the parable of the good Samaritan and the visit of Jesus to the house of Martha and Mary. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in São Luke 10:
John 14:12 - "In truth, truth, I say unto you that he who believes in me will also do the works I do and others will do, because I go to the Father." Jesus sends the seventy disciples to preach and heal in his name, and this verse speaks of the continuity of his works through his followers.
James 5:16 - "Confess, therefore, your sins to each other and pray for each other, to be healed. The prayer made by a righteous can much in its effects." The disciples sent by Jesus perform healing, and this verse highlights the importance of prayer and confession of sins for healing.
Matthew 22:37-39 - "Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God, with all thy heart, with all thy soul and all thy understanding. This is the great and first commandment. The second, similar to this, is: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. " The parable of the good Samaritan emphasizes the importance of loving and taking care of others, and this verse summarizes the two great commandments that Jesus taught.
Luke 10:41-42 - "Martha, Martha, Walk, and worry about many things. However, little is necessary or even one thing; Mary, because she has chosen a good part, and it will not be taken her." Jesus visits Martha and Mary's house, and this verse highlights the importance of being present and listening to God's Word instead of worrying about worldly tasks.
John 10:16 - "I still have other sheep that are not of this fold; these also care to lead, and he will hear my voice, and there will be a flock and a pastor." Jesus sends his disciples to preach in various cities, and this verse speaks of unity between the sheep of Jesus, regardless of his origin or location.
“Se quiser me encontrar, vá visitar Jesus Sacramentado; eu também estou sempre lá.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
