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Luke 10

Luke 10:42

Martha and Mary · Luke 10:38–42
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Translations

Modern
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Traditional
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Literal
…but little is necessary, or one thing; for Mary chose the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Latin
…porro unum est necessarium. Maria optimam partem elegit, quæ non auferetur ab ea.

Original

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

Notes

Luke 10:42

only one thing is necessary: Mary has discovered it. The words of Jesus were surprising. Women were expected to serve in the home, and they were not allowed to learn from a rabbi as disciples. Jesus affirmed Mary’s desire to be his disciple.

Luke 10:38–42

Martha … Mary: These sisters and their brother Lazarus were good friends of Jesus. They lived in Bethany, east of Jerusalem (see John 11:1).

Events

People

Mary: Sister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Lazarus Luke, Gospel of Martha Mary Meaning of Meals in the Bible Mount of Olives

Topics

Desire: Spiritual Faith: Faith in Christ: Mary, the Sister of Martha Focus Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the House of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (In Bethany) Martha: Ministers to Jesus Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Sits at Jesus' Feet for Instruction Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: Examples of Those Truly Rich Spirituality: Described As the Great and Enduring Good Welcome Women: Mary and Martha