39. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his message.
40. By contrast, Martha was preoccupied with getting everything ready for their meal. So Martha came to him and said, "Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to prepare the table all by myself? Tell her to help me."
41. The Lord answered, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things.
42. One thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the better part. It won’t be taken away from her."