# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [[../other/lazarus.md]], [[../other/marysisterofmartha.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [John 11:1-2](en/tn/jhn/help/11/01)
* [John 12:1-3](en/tn/jhn/help/12/01)
* [Luke 10:38-39](en/tn/luk/help/10/38)