sat = seated herself. Greek. parakathizo. Occurs only here in N.T. Mary always misunderstood, but always found "at the Lord's feet"; (1) her want of care, Compare Luk_10:42; (2) her following Martha, Joh_11:31; compare verses: Luk_10:32, Luk_10:33; (3) her anointing of the Lord's feet, Joh_12:3; compare Luk_3:7.
at beside. Greek. para.App-104. All the texts read pros = against. App-104.