Mary and Martha

Mary at the feet of the

* Prophet, waiting - receive sustenance (Luke 10)
* Priest, weeping - receive succour (John 11)
* Potentate, worshipping - render sacrifice (John 12)

Martha

* Agitation with her sister (Luke 10)
* Anguish for her brother (John 11)
* Accomplishment for her service (John 12)