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Luke 10:42

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40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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BSB
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
KJV
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
WEB
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
ASV
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
DARBY
but there is need of one, and Mary has chosen the good part, the which shall not be taken from her.
BLB
but little is necessary, or one thing; for Mary chose the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
ÅB
men ett er nødvendig. Maria har valgt den gode del, som ikke skal tas fra henne.
OTB
men bare én ting er nødvendig. Maria har valgt den gode del, og den skal ikke tas fra henne."
B1930
men ett er nødvendig. Maria har valgt den gode del, som ikke skal tas fra henne.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 27:4

    One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

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  • Psalms 16:5–6

    The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

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  • John 10:27–28

    My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

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  • John 4:14

    But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

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  • Psalms 73:25

    Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.

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  • John 5:24

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

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  • Luke 18:22

    On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

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  • John 17:3

    Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

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