Luke 10:42
but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, which will not be taken away from her.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
41But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious about many things,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life so that you may live, you and your descendants.
Joshua 24:22Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen for yourselves Yahweh, to worship him.” They said, “We are witnesses.”
Psalms 17:15As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied, when I awake, with a sight of you.
Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but you? 1 There is no one on earth that I desire but you. 1
Psalms 119:111I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, 1 for they are the joy of my heart. 1
Psalms 142:5I called out to you, Yahweh; 1 I said, “You are my refuge, 1 my portion in the land of the living. 1
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 →