Berean Standard Bible
“But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.””
Jesus visited the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha was busy with the many tasks of hosting, while Mary sat at Jesus' feet listening to his teaching, the position of a disciple, which was unusual for a woman then.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
World English Bible (WEB)
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
King James Version (KJV)
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Little is needed, or even one thing only: for Mary has taken that good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
but of one thing there is need, and Mary the good part did choose, that shall not be taken away from her.'
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Empero una cosa es necesaria; y María escogió la buena parte, la cual no le será quitada.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero sólo una es necesaria. María ha escogido la mejor, y nadie se la va a quitar.
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