Martha, sister of Andrew and Peter, was selected by Jesus to be a member of the women's corps for the ministering work of the kingdom. [1] The women's ministry at Magdala, led by Martha and Rachel, led to Mary Magdalene's conversion and baptism by Peter. [2] At Jesus' 16th appearance, he instructed the assembled believers to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom and to love and serve all men as he had done. [3]
See also: UB 139:2.1.