Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
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.
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."
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 Lord
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 27:4
it is what I desire:
to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
gazing on the beauty of the Lord
and seeking Him in His temple.
Deuteronomy 30:19
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life
Joshua 24:15
But if it doesn’t please you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living.
Joshua 24:22
Joshua then told the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you yourselves have chosen to worship Yahweh.”
“We are witnesses,” they said.
Psalm 16:5-6
and my cup of blessing;
You hold my future.
Psalm 17:15
when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.
Psalm 73:25
And I desire nothing on earth but You.
Psalm 119:30
I have set Your ordinances before me.
Psalm 119:111
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:173
for I have chosen Your precepts.
Psalm 142:5
I say, “You are my shelter,
my portion in the land of the living.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Mark 8:36
Luke 8:18
Luke 12:20
Luke 12:33
Luke 16:2
Luke 16:25
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, He told him,
John 4:14
John 5:24
John 10:27-28
John 17:3
Romans 8:35-39
Can affliction
or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
1 Corinthians 13:3
and if I give my body in order to boast
but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith
Colossians 2:10-19
and you have been filled by Him, who is the head
Colossians 3:3-4
For you have died,
1 Peter 1:4-5
and into an inheritance that is imperishable,
1 John 5:11-12
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.