And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.(Luke 10:37)

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.(Luke 10:38)

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.(Luke 10:39)

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:(Luke 10:41)

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.(Luke 10:42)

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.(Luke 11:1)

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Luke 10:40 - Cross Reference

But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. (Luke 9:55)

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. (Jonah 4:1)

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. (John 6:27)

And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. (Matthew 14:15)

And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. (Mark 3:21)

Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. (Matthew 16:22)

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. (Luke 12:29)