Luke 10:42

but there is need of one thing: for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

In Context

41And the Lord responding said to her, Martha, Martha, you are solicitous and encumbered concerning many things:

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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 →

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