She was vexed with her sister Magdalen who sat there by His side, and troubled herself about nothing.

When she again brought in a dish, Jesus put His hand gently on her arm, and said; "Martha, how busy you are.

Do leave off for a little, and come and sit down.

We've had more than enough with all these dainties, and you bring us still more.

Copy your sister; she has chosen the better part--spiritual food instead of bodily." So Martha sat down, and she too watched His mouth, but less for the sake of what He said than to see how He liked the food.