Bible verse
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:42 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 10.
38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
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.
42 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.
ASV
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which 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.
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