Luke 10:39

She ¹  had a sister named Mary, who sat ²  at the Lord’s feet ³  and listened to what he said.

She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.

She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.

Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.

She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said.

And she had a sister, by name Mary, who took her seat at the Lord’s feet and gave attention to his words.

She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying.

And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.

She ¹  had a sister named Mary, who sat ²  at the Lord’s feet ³  and listened to what he said.

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

² tn This reflexive makes it clear that Mary took the initiative in sitting by Jesus.

³ sn The description of Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to him makes her sound like a disciple (compare Luke 8:35).