41 The Lord[a] answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,(A) 42 but one thing is necessary.[b](B) Mary has made the right choice,[c] and it will not be taken away from her.”

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Footnotes

  1. 10:41 Other mss read Jesus
  2. 10:42 Some mss read few things are necessary, or only one
  3. 10:42 Lit has chosen the good part, or has chosen the better portion; = the right meal

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried(A) and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a](B) Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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  1. Luke 10:42 Some manuscripts but only one thing is needed