Luke 12:31
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
In Context
32Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:11And the Lord said to Solomon: Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life or riches, nor the lives of thy enemies, but hast asked for thyself wisdom to discern judgment,
Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord, and do good, and dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed with its riches.
Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; and I have not seen the just forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.
Isaiah 33:16He shall dwell on high, the fortifications of rocks shall be his highness: bread is given him, his waters are sure.
Luke 10:42But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Romans 8:31What shall we then say to these things? If God be 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 →