On one occasion, she was wearing herself out trying to prepare what was probably an elaborate meal for Jesus while her sister, Mary, was listening to Jesus instead of helping her.
وحين تذمَّرت مرثا من هذا الامر ،‏ قال لها يسوع :‏ « مرثا ،‏ مرثا ،‏ انت تحملين همّا وتضطربين في امور كثيرة .‏