1 Peter 5:7; Ecclesiastes 7:13; Luke 12:29; Psalms 39:6
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 6:25-33 .
Warning against Worry ( Matthew 6:25-33 *, Matthew 6:19-21 *). In Mt. the section follows the saying about God and Mammon, with which the parabl...
If ye, &c. Assuming the hypothesis as. fact. See App-118. not. Compound of ou. App-105. least. This determines the meaningof "cubit "in...
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
To do that thing which is least,— This proves, that to add one cubit to a thing, was a proverbial expression for making the least addition to it....
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall p...
The Leaven of the Pharisees. The Rich Fool 1-12. Jesus warns His followers against Pharisaic hypocrisy, and exhorts them to be courageous in face...
Against anxiety about wealth and worldly things. Almost the whole of this section occurs in St. Matthew's Sermon on the Mount. The present context,...
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least. — The words are peculiar to St. Luke’s report. If no amount of anxious care can add one cub...
the Cure for Anxious Care Luke 12:22-34 Notice this contrast between two kinds of men: the one cares for himself, is anxious for this life, wor...
Knowing that the enmity of the rulers against Him would proceed also against His disciples, He told them not to be afraid of those who kill the body,...
(22) And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall...
If ye then be not able to do that which is least ,.... As to make the smallest addition to a man's stature, or rather to add one moment to his days:...
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Ver. 26. For the rest ] For superfluities, when ye cann...
And he said unto his disciples Having delivered the preceding instructive and awakening parable, whereby he intended to caution the contending brot...
THE PEOPLE WARNED AGAINST FALSE LEADERS (vs.1-12) At a time when the crowd was extremely large, the Lord addressed His disciples "first of all,"...
Inordinate Care Reproved. 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto...
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SECTION 5 (12:1-14:35). We commence here a new section of Luke. As we shall see this section centres around a mighty act of Jesus in delivering a...
His Disciples Should Have Their Minds Set On Heavenly Affairs Not Earthly Affairs (12:22-34). Having made clear His position concerning wealth and...
“If then you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you anxious concerning the rest?” So as they cannot do even what is least, add a t...
CRITICAL NOTES Luke 12:22 . Take no thought .—Rather, “be not anxious” (R.V.). The meaning of the word “thought” has changed since 1611. Then it...
The teaching of our Lord, in this chapter, has very much to do with Christianity in connection with this present life, and its cares and troubles. Go...
In this chapter, our Saviour dispels the fears of his disciples concerning temporal things, and especially their fear of persecution and their fear o...
Luke 12:13-14 . And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me, And he said unto him, Ma...
Luke 12:13-14 . And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Ma...
Luke 12:22-23 . And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, w...
Luke 12:1 . There were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people. The Greek is myriads, or ten thousands of people. Luke 12:5 . Powe...
Take no thought for your life Reasons for banishing vexatious care 1. It is needless; “your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of thes...
EXPOSITION Luke 12:1-42 The Lord , after leaving the Pharisee ' s house , speaks at great length to a numerous crowd waiting for him ,...
Of Trust in God and Preparation for Christ's Coming. Warnings against care:
If ye, then, be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? There is a close connection between the warning spoken...
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?