Parallel Verses

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."

New American Standard Bible

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

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

but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”

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."

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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

εἷς 
heis 
one, a, other, some, not tr,
Usage: 188

is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

χρεία 
Chreia 
Usage: 36

and
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

Μαρία Μαριάμ 
Maria 
Usage: 52

ἐκλέγομαι 
Eklegomai 
Usage: 14

μερίς 
meris 
part, to be partaker 9
Usage: 4

G18
ἀγαθός 
Agathos 
Usage: 70

μερίς 
meris 
part, to be partaker 9
Usage: 4

ὅστις ἥτις ὅ6τι 
hostis 
Usage: 112

ἀφαιρέω 
Aphaireo 
Usage: 8

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

be taken away
ἀφαιρέω 
Aphaireo 
Usage: 8

ἀπό 
Apo 
from, of, out of, for, off, by, at, in, since 9, on, not tr., .
Usage: 490

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 10:42

Devotionals containing Luke 10:42

Images Luke 10:42

Prayers for Luke 10:42

Context Readings

Martha And Mary

41 But the Lord, answering, said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42  but of one thing there is need; for Mary chose the good part, which, indeed, shall not be taken away from her."


Cross References

Mark 8:36

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and suffer damage as to his soul?

Luke 8:18

Take heed, therefore, how ye hear; for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, even what he seems to have shall be taken from him."

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, 'Senseless one! this night they require your soul of you; and the things you prepared, whose shall they be?'

Luke 12:33

Sell what ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses that grow not old, a treasure unfailing in Heaven, where no thief approaches, nor moth corrupts;

Luke 16:2

And, calling him, he said to him, 'What is this I hear of you? Render the account of your stewardship; for you can be no longer steward.'

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that, in your lifetime, you received in full your good things, and Lazarus, likewise, evil things; but now here he is comforted, and you are in anguish.

Luke 18:22

And Jesus, hearing it said to him, "Yet one thing is lacking to you; sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven, and come, follow Me."

John 4:14

but whosoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up into eternal life."

John 5:24

"Verily, verily, I say to you, He that hears My word, and believes Him Who sent Me, has eternal life, and comes not into judgment, but has 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 the eternal life, that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou didst send.

Romans 8:35-39

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils or sword?

1 Corinthians 13:3

And, if I bestow in morsels all my goods; and, if I give my body to he burned, but have not love, I am profited nothing.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.

Colossians 2:10-19

and ye have been made complete in Him, Who is the Head of all principality and power;

Colossians 3:3-4

for ye died, and your life has been hid with Christ in God.

1 Peter 1:4-5

to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading; kept in Heaven for you,

1 John 5:11-12

And this is the testimony, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

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