Luke 10:42

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

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Other Translations for Luke 10:42

BSB

But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her."

AKJV

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

CPDV

And yet only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best portion, and it shall not be taken away from her."

ERV

but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

NHEB

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her."

SMT

And of one thing there is need: and Mary has chosen the good part which shall not be taken away from her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 10:42

ButG1161ConjunctiononethingG1520 isG2076Verb needfulG5532Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction MaryG3137Noun FemininehathchosenG1586VerbthatgoodG18Adjective partG3310Noun Feminine whichG3748 shallG851Verb notG3756betakenawayG851Verb fromG575 herG846

Commentary for Luke 10:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 10:42

Summary

Spiritual communion chosen over material service

Place

Village home

Event

Jesus affirms Mary's choice

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD