Luke 10:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 10:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 10:42 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 10:42 — KJV
“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
— Luke 10:42 (KJV)
Luke 10:42 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 10:42
“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That...: Heb. If thou shalt”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:42: one, thing, good
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:42: one, hath, taken
“And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:42: one, thing, hath
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:42: thing, hath, taken
“And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:42: one, hath, taken
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