New Testament · 1st century
Martha
Who was Martha?
Martha was a friend of Jesus, known for her busy hospitality and her bold confession of faith.
RoleSister of Mary and Lazarus
Era1st century
SiblingsMary and Lazarus
Known forHospitality and a bold confession
HomeBethany
When Jesus visited their home, Martha bustled about serving while her sister Mary sat at his feet. Jesus gently told her that Mary had “chosen what is better” — the one thing needed.
Later, when their brother Lazarus died, it was Martha who ran to meet Jesus and confessed, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
She is remembered as a woman of action whose faith ran deep.
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