Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,
Joshua 24:22Then Joshua told them, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen to serve the LORD.” “We are witnesses!” they said.
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.
Psalms 119:111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Psalms 142:5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
Matthew Henry on Luke 10:39-42
Martha and Mary. 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about… Read the whole commentary →