Luke 12:15
And he said to them, Take heed and beware of all covetousness; for even when one hath great abundance, his life doth not depend upon his possessions.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
16And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully.
Cross References
Job 2:4And Satan answered Jehovah, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Psalms 10:3The wicked boasteth of his heart's desire; The rapacious renounceth and contemneth Jehovah.
Psalms 62:10Trust not in extortion; Place no vain hopes in rapine! If riches increase, set not your heart upon them!
Proverbs 15:16Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, Than much treasure, and trouble therewith.
Proverbs 23:4Toil not to become rich; Cease from this, thy wisdom.
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 →