One Thing Is Necessary

Mercy and One Necessary Thing · Luke 10

Story guide: Martha receives Jesus into her home and serves; Mary listens. Jesus responds to Martha’s concern without demeaning her service.

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38As they were traveling along, he entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him.

39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and was listening to his word.

40But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she came up and said, “Lord, does it not matter to you that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her, then, to help me.”

41But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,”

42But few things are needed—or one. For Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.

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