Luke 12:22
And He said to His disciples, “Because of this, to you I say, do not be anxious for your life, what you may eat; nor for the body, what you may put on;
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In Context
21So [is] he who is treasuring up to himself, and is not rich toward God.”
23life is more than nourishment, and the body than clothing.
Cross References
Matthew 6:25Because of this I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, what you may eat, and what you may drink, nor for your body, what you may put on. Is not life more than nourishment, and the body than clothing?
1 Corinthians 7:32And I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the LORD, how he will please the LORD;
Hebrews 13:5[Be] without covetous behavior, being content with the things present, for He has said, “No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake you,”
Matthew Henry on Luke 12:14-22
Worldly-mindedness Exposed. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I… Read the whole commentary →