Luke 12:27

Luke 12:27 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
• New International Version (NIV)“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Context of Luke 12:27

25And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life? 26So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest? Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! 28And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you people of little faith! 29So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.

Luke 12:27 word by word

κατανοήσατε τὰ κρίνα πῶς αὐξάνει· οὐ κοπιᾷ οὐδὲ νήθει. λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν· οὐδὲ Σολομὼν ἐν πάσῃ τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ περιεβάλετο ὡς ἓν τούτων.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Considerκατανοέωkatanoeō · to observeG2657
• the liliesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the liliesκρίνονkrinon · lilyG2918
• howπῶςpōs · how?!G4459
• they growαὐξάνωauxanō · to growG837
• they toilκοπιάωkopiaō · to laborG2872
• notοὐou · noG3756
• they spinνήθωnēthō · to spinG3514
• notοὐδέoude · norG3761
• and yetδέde · thenG1161
• I sayλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thatλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• SolomonΣολομών, ΣαλωμώνSolomōn Solomōn · SolomonG4672
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• wasπεριβάλλωperiballō · to clotheG4016
• likeὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• of theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778

Cross-references for Luke 12:27

• Luke 12:24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!
• Matthew 6:28Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin.
• James 1:10But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow.
• 1 Kings 10:1When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.
• 2 Chronicles 9:1When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

Commentaries on Luke 12:27

• 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. 27King Solomon was one of the wealthiest kings in the world during his time (see 2 Chronicles 9:13–22).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