Luke 12:25

And which of you by taking thought is able to make himself any taller?

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In The King James Version

And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

In Context

24Give thought to the ravens; they do not put seeds into the earth, or get together grain; they have no store-houses or buildings; and God gives them their food: of how much greater value are you than the birds!

26If, then, you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you troubled about the rest?

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Cross References

Matthew 6:27And which of you by taking thought is able to make himself a cubit taller?

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:23-41

Inordinate Care Reproved. 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 put on. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do that… Read the whole commentary →

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