Women in Christ's Ministry
Sisters of Bethany, Friends of Jesus
Women · 5 verses
These sisters, with their brother Lazarus, provided Christ with friendship and hospitality. Martha's service and Mary's contemplation at Jesus' feet both express devotion, though Christ commended Mary's choice of the 'good part' that would not be taken away.
Scripture References
“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 she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.”
“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
“She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.”
“Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.”