## Now as they were traveling along ##

"Now as Jesus and his disciples were traveling along." Since this is a new part of the story, it may be more natural in some languages to say who "they" were. You language may have a way of indicating that this is a new part of the story.

## a certain village ##

This introduces the village as a new location, but does not name it.

## a certain woman named Martha ##

This introduces Martha as a new character. Your language may have a way of introducing new people.

## sat at the Lord's feet ##

This can be translated as "sat on the floor and listened to the Lord teach." This was the normal respectful position for a learner in that day.