And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.Neither be ye of a doubtful mind — The word in the original signifies, any speculations or musings in which the mind fluctuates, or is suspended (like meteors in the air) in an uneasy hesitation. read more
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom — How much more food and raiment? And since ye have such an inheritance, regard not your earthly possessions. read more
§ 47 THE SERMON TO THE MYRIADS, Luke 12:1-59 . Addressed partly to the disciples and partly to the multitudes, its subject is: The importance, as against the Pharisees, of deciding for Christ; which is urged especially in view of the judgment to come, at his SECOND ADVENT. It contains passages which had been previously delivered in Galilee, especially in his Sermon on the Mount; and passages resembling portions in the discourse on the Mount of Olives, Matthew 24:5. This discourse may be... read more
32. Little flock Addressed primarily to the twelve. Father’s good pleasure The words good pleasure no doubt express a supreme and sovereign purpose; but God’s purposes are never matters of mere blank power; but are founded in infinite benevolence and wisdom. God is omnipotent love and infinite reason; and his sovereignty is the enthronement of true divine excellence and perfect goodness over the universe. The kingdom The kingdom of heaven, mentioned as the object of those who seek ... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 12:32
little: Song of Solomon 1:7, Song of Solomon 1:8, Isaiah 40:11, Isaiah 41:14, *marg. Isaiah 53:6, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 18:12-2 Chronicles :, Matthew 20:16, John 10:26-Amos : it is: Luke 10:21, Matthew 11:25-Daniel :, Ephesians 1:5-1 Samuel :, Philippians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 the kingdom: Jeremiah 3:19, Matthew 25:34, John 18:36, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:28-Jonah :, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, Hebrews 12:28, James 2:5, 1 Peter 1:3-Deuteronomy :, 2 Peter 1:11, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 22:5 ... read more