one thing, &c.. of one of [them] is there need. Not the unspiritual idea of "one dish", as there were not two or more as in our days. The Lord referred not to Martha's serving, but to her over-care.
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Luke 10:42
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.