Martha's Mistake(s) and Jesus' Care - or Lack?

Did Jesus actively care for Martha?

A kind, hard-working, and dutiful lady had to learn about what is better and to recognise, after all, that Jesus was caring for her. Luke gives us a brief compressed pericope with two unusual words and it comes with even some alternative (puzzling) words.

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Scripture quotations

Like Jesus' Glorious Body (Revised 2)

This phrase comes from Paul, the Apostle of Jesus. 

Here it is with some more context. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself (Philippians 3:20-21 ESV).

Voter help - Perhaps ! AFTERWORD (3)

The voters have made their choice and the election is over (apart from the little detail of the scrutiny = the count of every ballot paper). There will be many envelopes to receive and open - it will take a few days.

I went to a busy polling place on Saturday and saw the crowd and the congested footpath. I also saw the strength of our democratic process. (That word, "democracy", is originally about the "ordinary" people having power.)

Changing Reactions on the Day Jesus Rose! (Edited)

A day is a long time - in already frightened people experiencing a resurrected Saviour!
The first mentioned reaction on the day Jesus rose* from the dead was on the part of tomb guards.

Risen from the Dead - Jesus!

 Such incredible news at the time. Is it now less so?

Jesus' (borrowed) tomb held only wrappings and spices..

Jesus' Last Words - which were not Final!

Jesus’ final utterances (but which were not final!)