Martha seems to have been the older sister and head of her own house.
Jesus didn't chastise Martha for being busy serving,
but he gently told her that her sister, Mary ,
was the one who actually had her priorities straight.

" Martha, Martha, " the Lord answered, 'you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.
Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
{Verses 41-42}