IDENTITY
Luke 10:42
Religion / Bible
Work Summary
Luke 10:42 is a biblical passage. In the story of Martha and Mary, Jesus says that one thing is necessary and that Mary has chosen the better portion. The saying contrasts anxious activity with attentive receptiveness to spiritual teaching.
Evidence Summary
The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Bible
Work
Luke 10:42
Years / Period
7 Sep 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
7 Sep 1877 — Letter 130
Quoted / Copied · Quoted / alluded to
The scholarly notes identify Luke 10:42 in Van Gogh's wording.
Response: The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
Connection: No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
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