Parallel Verses
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.
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.
American Standard Version
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall 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.
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, answering, said to her - Martha! Martha! thou art anxious and troubled about many things: 42 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.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 27:4
One thing, have I asked of Yahweh, That, will I seek to secure, - That I may dwell in the house of Yahweh, all the days of my life, To view the delightfulness of Yahweh, And to contemplate in his temple.
Deuteronomy 30:19
I call to witness against you to-day, the heavens and the earth, that life and death, have I set before thee, the blessing and the curse, - therefore shouldest thou choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;
Joshua 24:15
But, if it be, a vexation, in your eyes, to serve Yahweh, choose ye for yourselves, to-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 are dwelling, - but, I and my house, will serve Yahweh.
Joshua 24:22
Then said Joshua unto the people - Witnesses, are ye, against yourselves, that, ye yourselves, have chosen you Yahweh, to serve him. And they said: Witnesses!
Psalm 16:5-6
Yahweh, is mine allotted portion and my cup, Thou, art maintaining my lot.
Psalm 17:15
I, in righteousness, shall behold thy face, Shall be satisfied when awakened by a vision of thee.
Psalm 73:25
Whom have I in the heavens? And, compared with thee, there is nothing I desire on earth.
Psalm 119:30
The way of faithfulness, have I chosen, Thy regulations, have I deemed right.
Psalm 119:111
As an inheritance have I taken thy testimonies unto times age-abiding, for, the joy of my heart, they are.
Psalm 119:173
Be thy hand ready to help me, For, thy statutes, have I chosen.
Psalm 142:5
I have made outcry unto thee, O Yahweh, - I have said, Thou, art my refuge, my portion, in the land of the living.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
The conclusion of the matter - the whole, let us hear, - Towards God, be reverent, and, his commandments, observe, for, this, concerneth all mankind.
Mark 8:36
For, what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and be made to forfeit his life?
Luke 8:18
Be taking heed therefore how ye hear; for, whosoever shall have, it shall be given unto him; and, whosoever shall not have, even what he seemeth to have, shall be taken from him.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him - Simple one! on this very night, they are asking, thy soul, from thee; The things, then, which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?
Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions, and give alms, make for yourselves purses that wax not old, - treasure unfailing, in the heavens, where, thief, doth not draw near, and, moth, doth not spoil.
Luke 16:2
And, accosting him, he said unto him - What is this I hear of thee? Render the account of thy stewardship, for thou canst no longer be steward.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said - Child! remember - That thou didst duly received thy good things in thy life, and, Lazarus, in like manner, the evil things; but, now, here, he is comforted, and, thou, art in anguish.
Luke 18:22
And Jesus, hearing, said unto him - Yet one thing, unto thee, is lacking: Whatsoever thou hast, sell, and distribute unto the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in theheavens; and come! be following me.
John 4:14
But, whosoever shall drink of the water which, I, will give him, in nowise shall thirst, unto times age-abiding, - but, the water which I will give him, shall become, within him, a fountain of water, springing up unto life age-abiding.
John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you: He that heareth, my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath life age-abiding, and, into judgment, cometh not, but hath passed over, out of death into life.
John 10:27-28
My sheep, unto my voice, hearken, - and, I, know, them, and they follow me, -
John 17:3
And, this, is the age-abiding life, That they get to know thee, the only real God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? -
1 Corinthians 13:3
And, though I morsel out all my goods, - and though I deliver up my body, that I may boast, and have not, love, I am profited, nothing.
Galatians 5:6
For, in Christ Jesus, neither, circumcision, availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith, through love, energising.
Colossians 2:10-19
And ye are, in him, filled full, - Who, is the head of all principality and authority,
Colossians 3:3-4
For ye have died, and, your life, is hid, together with the Christ, in God, -
1 Peter 1:4-5
Unto an inheritance, incorruptible and undefiled and unfading, reserved in the heavens for you
1 John 5:11-12
And, this, is the witness: - that, life age-abiding, hath God given unto us, and, this life, is, in his Son: