Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."
A Conservative Version
but one thing is necessary, and Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."
Anderson New Testament
one thing is needful; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.
Bible in Basic English
Little is needed, or even one thing only: for Mary has taken that good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Common New Testament
but only one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Daniel Mace New Testament
but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.
Darby Translation
but there is need of one, and Mary has chosen the good part, the which shall not be taken from her.
Godbey New Testament
but there is need of one thing: for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.
Goodspeed New Testament
indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."
John Wesley New Testament
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.
Julia Smith Translation
And of one thing there is need : and Mary has chosen the 'good part which shall not betaken away from her.
King James 2000
But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But few [things] are necessary, or [only] one [thing], for Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
Modern King James verseion
But one thing is needful, and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
verily one is needful. Mary hath chosen her that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Moffatt New Testament
Mary has chosen the best dish, and she is not to be dragged away from it."
Montgomery New Testament
"only one thing is really necessary. Mary, moreover, has chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her."
NET Bible
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."
New Heart English Bible
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Noyes New Testament
But one thing is needful. For Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Sawyer New Testament
but of one thing there is need; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
The Emphasized Bible
Of few things, is there need, or, of one; Mary, in fact, hath chosen, the good part, - one which shall not be taken away from her.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But of one thing there is need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But only a few are necessary, or rather one. Mary has chosen the good part, and it shall not be taken away from her."
Webster
But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Weymouth New Testament
and yet only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion and she shall not be deprived of it."
Williams New Testament
But there is actual need of few things, really of only one thing. For Mary has chosen the good portion which must not be taken away from her."
World English Bible
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Worrell New Testament
but of one thing there is need; for Mary chose the good part, which, indeed, shall not be taken away from her."
Worsley New Testament
And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Youngs Literal Translation
but of one thing there is need, and Mary the good part did choose, that shall not be taken away from her.'
Themes
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction
Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Spiritual insight
Notable women » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ
Spirituality » Described as the great and enduring good
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Good » Mary and martha
Women » Notable » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Luke 10:42
Devotionals containing Luke 10:42
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 10:42
Prayers for Luke 10:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
Martha And Mary
41 But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things: 42 but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 27:4
One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after; That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.
Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;
Joshua 24:15
And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.
Joshua 24:22
And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you Jehovah, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.
Psalm 16:5-6
Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with beholding thy form.
Psalm 73:25
Whom have I in heaven but thee ? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
Psalm 119:30
I have chosen the way of faithfulness: Thine ordinances have I set before me .
Psalm 119:111
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Psalm 119:173
Let thy hand be ready to help me; For I have chosen thy precepts.
Psalm 142:5
I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Mark 8:36
For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
Luke 8:18
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
Luke 12:33
Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.
Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.
Luke 18:22
And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
John 4:14
but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.
John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
John 10:27-28
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
1 Corinthians 13:3
And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor , and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.
Colossians 2:10-19
and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power:
Colossians 3:3-4
For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
1 Peter 1:4-5
unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
1 John 5:11-12
And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.