Luke 10:42
The Scripture
(42) But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Luke 10 the disciples travel to Bethany where Martha and Mary are waiting for Jesus and they tell him about the Good Samaritan story. Jesus then tells a parable about a man who helps a wounded traveler, emphasizing that love and mercy should not depend on ethnicity or status. The passage teaches that caring for others is a higher priority than religious rules.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 18:22Psalms 27:4Psalms 73:25Ecclesiastes 12:13Mark 8:36John 17:3I Corinthians 13:3Galatians 5:6Colossians 2:10Colossians 2:11Colossians 2:12Colossians 2:13
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