Luke 10:42

“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall 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." - Luke 10:42
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What does Luke 10:42 mean?

Luke 10:42 (KJV) reads: "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." In order to truly understand the significance of this verse, it is important to look at the broader context in which it is found. This verse is part…

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Choosing the Good Part: A Devotional on Luke 10:42

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of activity, whether at work, home, or in our social circles. We are conditioned to prioritize tasks, manage responsibilities, and meet deadlines. Amidst this flurry of activity, we may…

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A Prayer for Choosing the Good Part

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I thank You for the gift of Your Word, which serves as a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105). In this sacred moment, I reflect on the profound truth spoken by our Lord Jesus in Luke 10:42: "But one thing is…

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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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Luke 10:41-42 - "But the Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things. But few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.'"
Luke 24:42 - "And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb."
John 10:42 - "And many believed on him there."
Ezra 10:42 - "Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph."
Luke 2:42 - "And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast."
Luke 18:42 - "And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee."
Luke 22:42 - "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
Luke 23:42 - "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom."
"And many believed on him there." - John 10:42
"Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph." - Ezra 10:42
"And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb." - Luke 24:42
Luke 1:42 - "And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."
Luke 20:42 - "And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,"
Genesis 42:10 - "And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come."
Luke 7:42 - "And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?"
Luke 8:42 - "For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him."
Ezekiel 42:10 - "The chambers were in the thickness of the wall of the court toward the east, over against the separate place, and over against the building."
Luke 10:40-42 - "But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”"
Luke 19:42 - "Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes."
Luke 9:42 - "And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father."
Acts 10:42 - "And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead."
Joshua 10:42 - "And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel."
Luke 4:42 - "And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them."
Luke 12:42 - "And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?"