Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 12:2 in English Standard Version "So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table." Lu 10:38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. Lu 10:40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.”