Luke 10:42

Luke 10:42 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

42but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

42but onlyone thing is necessary; for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

42but 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.”

42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

42but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

42But one thing is needefull, Marie hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

42but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

42But few things are needed. Really, only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better. And it will not be taken away from her.”

42But only one thing is really important. That is what Mary has chosen to do. Nobody will take it away from her.’

42but of one thing there is need, and Mary chose the good part; that will not be taken away from her.”