Augustine of Hippo, on Luke 10:38

“Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.”

“(Serm. 104.) What then? Must we think that blame was cast upon the service of Martha, who was engaged in the cares of hospitality, and rejoiced in having so great a guest? If this be true, let men give up ministering to the needy; in a word, let them be at leisure, intent only upon getting wholesome knowledge, taking no care what stranger is in the village in want of bread; let works of mercy be unheeded, knowledge only be cultivated.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.