Verse Comparison: Luke 10:42
American Standard Version
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Amplified® Bible
There is need of only one {or but a few things.} Mary has chosen the good portion [that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her.
Contemporary English Version
but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her."
Darby English Version
but there is need of one, and Mary has chosen the good part, the which shall not be taken from her.
Good News Bible
but just one is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her."
International Standard Version
But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."
King James Version
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
New American Standard Bible
but {only} one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
New International Version
but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
New King James Version
But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
but only one thing I find necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which she will not lose."
Young's Literal Translation
but of one thing there is need, and Mary the good part did choose, that shall not be taken away from her.'