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It happened as they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
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An Open Home for Jesus
Commentators emphasize that Martha was the mistress of the house and she personally welcomed Jesus. This act of hospitality was significant, as not everyone was willing to open their home to Christ. Her initiative demonstrates a commendable faith and a desire to serve the Lord by providing for Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A certain village. Bethany. See John 11:1. It was on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. See the notes on Matthew 21:1.
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Now as they went on their way (ην δε τω πορευεσθα αυτους). Luke's favourite temporal clause again as in verse 35.
19th Century
Anglican
He entered into a certain village.—The identity of the two names that follow, and, we may add, of the characters connecte…
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Baptist
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 sh…
The unnamed “village” was undoubtedly Bethany (), a town close to Jerusalem. Possibly Luke wants to reserve mention of Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem…
16th Century
Protestant
And it happened that he entered into a certain village. This narrative shows that Christ, wherever he came, did not devote himself to his …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now it came to pass as they went As Christ and his disciples went from Jerusalem, having been at the feast of tabern…
A good sermon is not diminished by being preached in a house; and the visits of our friends should be managed in such a way as to benefit their sou…
