Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?
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In Context
21So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Cross References
Exodus 16:9And Moses spoke unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he has heard your murmurings.
2 Samuel 13:28Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark all of you now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Strike Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
Esther 5:11And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Job 20:20Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
Job 27:16Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;
Psalms 49:17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
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 →