Luke
“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:42
Luke 10:42 (KJV) speaks to busyness, rest, and stillness — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
Mark 1:35“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Isaiah 30:15“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.”
Genesis 5:24
Common questions
What does Luke 10:42 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 10:42 reads: "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." The verse speaks to busyness, rest, and stillness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 10:42 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." is Luke 10:42 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 10:42?
Verses that sit beside Luke 10:42 include Psalms 23:2, Psalms 116:7, and Mark 1:35. Reading them alongside Luke 10:42 deepens the theme of busyness.
How can I pray with Luke 10:42?
Read Luke 10:42 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.