Luke 10:42 - Compare All Versions

but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

but one thing is necessary.   , Mary has made the right choice,   and it will not be taken away from her.”

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

But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

The Master said, “Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it’s the main course, and won’t be taken from her.”

but only one thing is necessary; for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”