Some researchers suggest that Martha may have been the oldest of the three, since she seems to have acted as hostess and is mentioned first at times.
(‏ یوحنا ۱۱ :‏ ۵‏ )‏ همچنین از گزارشات کتاب مقدّس نمی‌توان تشخیص داد که یکی از آن‌ها ازدواج کرده باشد .‏