Luke 10:42 yet there is a need of only a few things or: dishes; courses, or of just one (or: But few are necessary, indeed only one; other MSS: Yet there is a need of {only} one). You see, Mariam other MSS: Mary selected (or: picks and chooses out) a good (virtuous; worthwhile) part (or: portion; may = dish or course of the meal) which will not be chosen away or lifted from her.

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴² yet there is a need of [only] a few things [or: dishes; courses], or of [just] one (or: But few are necessary, indeed [only] one; [other MSS: Yet there is a need of {only} one]). You see, Mariam [other MSS: Mary] selected (or: picks and chooses out) a good (virtuous; worthwhile) part (or: portion; [may = dish or course of the meal]) which will not be chosen away or lifted from her.