# Martha # ## Facts: ## Martha was a woman from Bethany who followed Jesus. * Martha had a sister named Mary and a brother named Lazarus, who also followed Jesus. * One time when Jesus was visiting them in their home, Martha was distracted by meal preparation while her sister Mary sat and listened to Jesus teach. * When Lazarus died, Martha told Jesus that she believed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)) (See also: [Lazarus](../other/lazarus.md), [Mary (sister of Martha)](../other/marysisterofmartha.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [John 11:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/11/01) * [John 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/12/01) * [Luke 10:38-39](rc://en/tn/help/luk/10/38) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: G3136