Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 10:41

"But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things:" — Luke 10:41 (ASV)

You are careful. You are anxious.

Troubled. Disturbed, distracted, very solicitous.

Many things. The many objects which excite your attention in the family. This was probably designed as a slight reproof, or a tender hint that she was improperly anxious about those things, and that she should, with Mary, rather choose to hear the discourses of heavenly wisdom.