Parallel Verses
Worsley New Testament
And Mary hath chosen that 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.
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.
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."
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 And Jesus said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and in a hurry about many things: but one thing is necessary. 42 And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Phrases
Cross References
Mark 8:36
For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Luke 8:18
Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever improveth what he hath, to him shall more be given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken from him.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee; then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?
Luke 12:33
Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a never-failing treasure in the heavens, where no thief approacheth nor moth corrupteth:
Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, What is this I hear of thee? give up the accounts of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.
Luke 16:25
And Abraham said, Son, remember that thou receivedst thy good things in thy life-time, and likewise Lazarus his evils: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Luke 18:22
But when Jesus heard these things He said unto him, Thou yet wantest one thing, Sell all that thou hast, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
John 4:14
but he that drinketh of the water which I shall give him, shall never thirst: but the water, which I shall give him, will be in him a fountain of water springing up unto eternal life.
John 5:24
Verily, verily I say unto you, he, that heareth my word, and believeth in Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death to life.
John 10:27-28
and I know them, and they follow me.
John 17:3
and this is life eternal, to know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Romans 8:35-39
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
1 Corinthians 13:3
And though I give all my substance to feed the poor, and my body to be burnt, and have not charity, I am nothing profited.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.
Colossians 2:10-19
And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 3:3-4
For ye are dead as to the world, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
1 Peter 1:4-5
to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
1 John 5:11-12
And the testimony is this, that God hath given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son.