Mary Μαρία
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet.
Biography
Mary was a woman from Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, and a close friend of Jesus. When Jesus visited their home, Mary sat at His feet, listening intently to His teachings, while her sister Martha was busy serving. When Martha complained that Mary was not helping, Jesus commended Mary for choosing the better part by focusing on His words (Luk.10.39, 42). After the death of Lazarus, Mary fell at Jesus' feet, expressing her grief and faith in Him. Jesus was deeply moved by her sorrow and wept with her before raising Lazarus from the dead (Jhn.11.1-44). Later, during a meal at their home, Mary took a pound of expensive perfume and anointed Jesus' feet, wiping them with her hair. This act of devotion and love was criticized by Judas Iscariot, but Jesus defended her, stating that she had anointed Him for His burial (Jhn.12.3-8).
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentLuke 2 verses
- Luke 10:39
"She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word."
Study Luke → - Luke 10:42
"but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”"
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John 5 verses
- John 11:1
"Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister, Martha."
Study John → - John 11:2
"It was that Mary who had anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother, Lazarus, was sick."
Study John → - John 11:19
"Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to console them concerning their brother."
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"Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house."
Study John → - John 11:28
"When she had said this, she went away and called Mary, her sister, secretly, saying, “The Teacher is here and is calling you.”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | G3137J |