Luke 12:31
Howbeit seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
In Context
32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and follow after faithfulness.
Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread.
Isaiah 33:16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Luke 10:42but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Romans 8:31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
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 →