Luke 12:26

If ye, &c. Assuming the hypothesis as. fact. See App-118.

not. Compound of ou. App-105.

least. This determines the meaningof "cubit "in Luke 12:25, or it would nullify the Lord's argument.

for. Greek. peri. App-104.

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Luke 12:26