Mary (sister of Martha)

Definition

Mary was a women from Bethany who followed Jesus.

• Mary had a sister named Martha and a brother named Lazarus who also followed Jesus.
• One time Jesus said that Mary had chosen what was best when she chose to listen to him teach rather than being anxious about preparing him a meal as Martha was.
• Jesus brought Mary’s brother Lazarus back to life.
• Sometime after that, while Jesus was eating in someone’s home in Bethany, Mary poured expensive perfume on his feet in order to worship him.
• Jesus praised her for doing this and said that she was preparing his body for burial.

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(See also: Bethany, frankincense, Lazarus, Martha)

Bible References

• John 11:1-2
• John 12:1-3
• Luke 10:38-39

Word Data

• Strong’s: G31370