Luke 12:32
Do not fear, little flock, because your Father delighted to give you the kingdom;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
In Context
31but seek the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.
Cross References
Isaiah 40:11He feeds His flock as a shepherd, || He gathers lambs with His arm, || And He carries [them] in His bosom: He leads suckling ones.
Isaiah 53:6All of us, like sheep, have wandered, || Man has turned to his own way, || And YHWH has laid on Him the punishment of us all.
Matthew 7:15But take heed of the false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, and inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 14:27and immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage! I AM; do not be afraid.”
Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.”
Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus was glad in the Spirit and said, “I confess to You, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that You hid these things from wise men and understanding, and revealed them to babies; yes, Father, because so it became good pleasure before You.
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 →