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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

Context of Luke 12:31

29And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. 30For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. 32"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• But ratherπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
• seek yeζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• the kingdomὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• shall be addedπροστίθημιprostithēmi · to add (to)G4369
• unto youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Luke 12:31

• Luke 10:42but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."
• 1 Kings 3:11And God said to him, "Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,
• Psalms 34:9Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
• Isaiah 33:16he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.
• Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
• John 6:27Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal."
• Romans 8:31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• 1 Timothy 4:8for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
• Hebrews 13:5Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor 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