Luke 12:31

Luke 12:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
• New International Version (NIV)But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

Context of Luke 12:31

29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. 30For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 12:31 word by word

πλὴν ζητεῖτε τὴν βασιλείαν αὐτοῦ καὶ ταῦτα προστεθήσεται ὑμῖν.¶Read the interlinear

• Butπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
• seekζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• Hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• will be addedπροστίθημιprostithēmi · to add (to)G4369
• unto youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Luke 12:31

• Luke 10:42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
• 1 Kings 3:11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—
• Psalms 34:9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
• Psalms 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
• Isaiah 33:16he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
• Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
• John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
• Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• 1 Timothy 4:8For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
• Hebrews 13:5Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Commentaries on Luke 12:31

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22-31Verses 22-31 See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 6:25-33.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-40Verses 22-40 Christ largely insisted upon this caution not to give way to disquieting, perplexing cares, Mt 6:25-34. The arguments here used are for our encouragement to cast our care upon God, which is the right way to get ease. As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is. An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of this world, even necessary things, ill becomes the disciples of Christ. Fears must not prevail; when we frighten…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31seek His kingdom: Live God’s way, follow his purpose, and obey him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-3122-31. (See on Mt 6:25-33).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Luke 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings