Luke 12:31
Yet truly, seek first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
In Context
32Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:11And the Lord said to Solomon: “Since you have requested this word, and you have not asked for many days or for wealth for yourself, nor for the lives of your enemies, but instead you have requested for yourself wisdom in order to discern judgment:
Psalms 37:3For your arrows have been driven into me, and your hand has been confirmed over me.
Isaiah 33:16Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable.
Luke 10:42And yet only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best portion, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
Romans 8:31So, what should we say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
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 →