NT FigureNew Testament

Martha

Luke John

When

c. AD 29–30· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

"lady, mistress of the house" · Aramaic

About

Sister of Mary and Lazarus, who lived in Bethany. When Jesus visited, she was distracted by many preparations while her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet. She received a gentle rebuke — 'only one thing is needed.' When her brother Lazarus died she ran to meet Jesus and made one of the most important confessions in the Gospels: 'I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God.'

Relationships

BrotherLazarusBrother who was raised from the dead

FriendJesusFriend and teacher

Key Scripture AppearancesKJV

Luke 10:38

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.Luke 10:38, KJV

John 11:1

Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.John 11:1, KJV

John 11:24

Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.John 11:24, KJV

John 12:2

There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.John 12:2, KJV

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