This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
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Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words.