Luke 10:42
But only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
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41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you're worried and upset about all this.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call on heaven and earth to be my witnesses against you today that I have placed before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life, so you and your descendants will live,
Joshua 24:22Then Joshua cautioned the people, “You have made yourselves witnesses against yourselves by saying that you have chosen to worship the Lord.” “Yes, we are witnesses,” the people replied.
Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in all its goodness. When I awake, I will be so pleased to see you face to face.
Psalms 73:25Who is there in heaven for me except you? And I want nothing on earth except you.
Psalms 119:111I will always hold on to what you say for your words make me really happy,
Psalms 142:5I cry out to you, Lord, for help, saying, “You are the one who keeps me safe; you are all I need in life.
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 →