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 Living Translation (NLT)Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

Context of Luke 12:31

29“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. 30For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. 32“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor 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 needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
• 1 Kings 3:11Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice,
• Psalms 34:9Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.
• Isaiah 33:16He will dwell on high; His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks; 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 shall be added to you.
• John 6:27Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”
• Romans 8:31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• 1 Timothy 4:8For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
• Hebrews 13:5Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself 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