Luke 12:24
Observe the ravens, because they neither sow nor reap; to which there is no storehouse nor barn, and God feeds them; are you not much better than the fowls?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
23The soul is more than food, and the body more than raiment.
25And which one of you being solicitous is able to add one moment to his existence?
Cross References
Mark 6:26And the king being grieved exceedingly; on account of his oaths, and those sitting with him, was not willing to reject her.
Luke 12:30for the heathens of the world are seeking after all these things: but your Father knows that you have need of these things.
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 →