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The Posture of a Disciple
Multiple commentators explain that sitting at a teacher's feet was the recognized posture of a disciple in the ancient world, similar to how Paul learned from Gamaliel. Mary's action was not passive; it signified her intentional choice to be a humble and devoted student of Jesus, ready to receive His word.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 10:39
18th Century
Theologian
Sat at Jesus' feet. This was the ancient posture of disciples or learners. They sat at the feet of their teachers—that is, beneat…
AT Robertson
On Luke 10:39
Which also sat (η κα παρακαθεσθεισα). First aorist passive participle of παρακαθεζομα, an old verb, but only here in the N.T. It m…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 10:39
19th Century
Bishop
A sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet.—The better manuscripts give, “at the Lord’s feet.” Few readers can f…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 10:38–40
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 10:39
The unnamed “village” was undoubtedly Bethany (), a town close to Jerusalem. Possibly Luke wants to reserve mention of Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem…
John Gill
On Luke 10:39
17th Century
Pastor
And she had a sister called Mary
Which also was a common name with the Jews, and is the same with Miriam; so we read…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 10:38–42
17th Century
Minister
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…