Luke 12:14

And He said to him; Man, who established me judge or a divider over you?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

In Context

13And a certain one from the multitude said to Him, Teacher, speak to my brother, to divide the inheritance with me.

15And He said to them, See, and beware of all covetousness: because his life is not in that which aboundeth to any one, from those things belonging to him.

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Cross References

Luke 5:20And seeing their faith, He said to him; Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

John 6:15And Jesus knowing that they are about to come and take Him, that they may make Him king, departs again into the mountain Himself alone.

John 18:35Pilate responded, Whether am I a Jew? thine own nation and the chief priests delivered thee to me: what hast thou done?

Romans 2:3But do you consider this, O man, judging those doing such things, and doing the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God?

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 →

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