Luke 12:16

And He spake a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

In Context

15And He said unto them, See to it that ye beware of covetousness; for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of his possessions.

17and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do? for I have not room to lay up my corn.

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Cross References

Acts 14:17for He did us good, in giving us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

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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