Luke 10:42

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Luke 10:40–42 · Berean Standard Bible

40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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