New Testament · Major figure
Martha
A devoted follower of Jesus and sister of Lazarus and Mary, known for her hospitality and confession of faith.
Martha was a resident of Bethany who frequently hosted Jesus in her home. She is significant for her active service and her profound confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, during the resurrection of her brother Lazarus. Her interactions with Jesus highlight the balance between practical service and the necessity of prioritizing his teaching.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Luke 10:38
- Last appears
- John 12:2
Where Martha appears
12 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Lazarus15 versesA friend of Jesus from Bethany whom He raised from the dead, serving as a sign of Christ's authority over life.
- Zebedee11 versesA Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John.
- Barabbas10 versesA prisoner released by Pilate in place of Jesus during the trial before the crucifixion.
- Nicodemus5 versesA Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who sought Jesus by night and later defended Him before the council.
- Zacchaeus3 versesA wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who sought to see Jesus and experienced a life-changing encounter.
- Philip35 versesOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
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