Parallel Verses
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."
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.
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 The Master answered, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and anxious about many things, but our wants are few, 42 indeed there is only one thing we need. For Mary has chosen the right thing, and it must not be taken away from her."
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Mark 8:36
For what good does it do a man to gain the whole world and yet part with his life?
Luke 8:18
So take care how you listen. For people who have will have more given to them, and from people who have nothing, even what they think they have will be taken away."
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul will be demanded of you. Then who will have all you have prepared?'
Luke 12:33
Sell what belongs to you, and give away the money! Get yourselves purses that will never wear out, inexhaustible riches in heaven, where thieves cannot get near nor moths destroy.
Luke 16:2
So he called him in and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Make an accounting for your conduct of my affairs, for you cannot be manager any longer!'
Luke 16:25
And Abraham said, 'My child, remember that you received your blessings in your lifetime, and Lazarus had his misfortunes in his; and now he is being comforted here, while you are in anguish.
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "There is one thing that you still lack. Sell all that you have, and divide the money among the poor, and then you will have riches in heaven; and come back and be a follower of mine."
John 4:14
but anyone who drinks the water that I will give him will never be thirsty, but the water that I will give him will become a spring of water within him, bubbling up for eternal life."
John 5:24
I tell you, whoever listens to my message and believes him who has sent me, possesses eternal life, and will not come to judgment, but has already passed out of death into life.
John 10:27-28
My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them and they follow me,
John 17:3
And eternal life means knowing you as the only true God, and knowing Jesus your messenger as Christ.
Romans 8:35-39
Who can separate us from Christ's love? Can trouble or misfortune or persecution or hunger or destitution or danger or the sword?
1 Corinthians 13:3
Even if I give away everything I own, and give myself up, but do it in pride, not love, it does me no good.
Galatians 5:6
For in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the want of it counts for anything, but only faith acting through love.
Colossians 2:10-19
and in union with him you too are filled with it. He is the head of all your principalities and dominions.
Colossians 3:3-4
For you have died, and your life now lies hidden with Christ in God.
1 Peter 1:4-5
and to an imperishable, unsullied, and unfading inheritance, which is kept safe for you in heaven,
1 John 5:11-12
And that testimony is that God has given us eternal life, and that this life is found in his Son.