KJV ORIGINAL
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Martha was stressed out trying to handle all the hosting duties by herself. She went up to Jesus and said, 'Lord, don't you care that my sister just left me to do everything alone? Can you please tell her to come help me?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Martha was feeling overwhelmed and called out her sister for not helping with the work.
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