Luke 10:42
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
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In Context
41Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled 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 blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants,
Joshua 24:22Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD yourselves, to serve him.” They said, “We are witnesses.”
Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
Psalms 73:25Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.
Psalms 119:111I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Psalms 142:5I cried to you, LORD. I said, “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 →