Luke 12:23-34

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:33

The Resources That They Will Not Need (12:33-34). “Sell what you have, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens which does not fail, where no thief draws near, nor moth destroys.” But what will they require in order to fulfil their task? What resources will they need? Why, says, Jesus, they will require none. Any possessions that they have are too many. Spiritual warfare only requires spiritual resources. So let them start preparing now by... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:34

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” And the reason for this attitude is made clear. It is because where their treasure is, that is where their hearts will be. Jesus had in mind that those will only really live for Heavenly things who have stored up all their wealth in Heaven, and He says that we must have that in mind too. This thought lies at the root of all that has been said. The Bible constantly warns of the danger of ‘things’ and of ‘riches’ which can get a grip on... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:22-34

Luke 22:22-Nahum : . Warning against Worry ( Matthew 6:25-Micah : *, Matthew 6:19-Ecclesiastes : *).— In Mt. the section follows the saying about God and Mammon, with which the parable just given by Lk. has an analogy. Lk. and Mt. agree closely, though Lk. has “ ravens” for “ birds of the heavens” ( Luke 12:24), and “ the rest” ( Luke 12:26) ( i.e. all necessaries other than food) for “ raiment.” Luke 12:32 takes the place of Matthew 6:34, and leads up to Luke 12:33 f. The fear is lest they... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:22-30

See Poole on "Matthew 6:25", and following verses to Matthew 6:32, where we before met with all that is here. The thoughtfulness here forbidden is not moderate, prudent thoughtfulness, or care; but, 1. A distrustful thoughtfulness; 2. Distracting or dividing cares, such as make a man live in suspense, and to be wavering as a meteor, μη μετεωριζεσθε; or, 3. A thoughtfulness for high things, as some interpret that word; but possibly it better signifies such a thoughtfulness to be forbidden, as... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:31

Matthew saith, seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added, &c. The particle πλην prefixed here to ζητειτε, (which we translate rather seek), doth expound Matthew’s πρωτον, seek first, and likewise expounds our Saviour’s meaning, when he said. Take no thought, what ye should eat, &c.; that is, let not those be your only or principal thoughts, quin etiam, tantum maxime, but also, and mostly, or chiefly, seek ye the kingdom of God, that... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:32

Our Saviour had mentioned a kingdom, Luke 12:31. How much too big a thought was this for fishermen, and others of his poor hearers, to entertain! He therefore here assures them of the thing, that they should have a kingdom, and showeth them that their title to it was his and their Father’s will; though they were a little flock, and so not likely to conquer a kingdom upon earth for themselves, yet they should have a kingdom from the free donation of him, who had kingdoms to give, and would give... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:33-34

The immutable purpose of the Divine Being to glorify the disciples of Christ, the freedom of the Divine will in the gift of heaven and glory, are neither of them exclusive of, but include and suppose, their duty to use such due means as he hath directed them, in the use of which they shall obtain what he hath purposed for them, and promised to them; some of which are here directed and prescribed. Sell that ye have, and give alms, & c. It is a precept of the same import with that, Matthew... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 12:22. Take no thought.—Rather, “be not anxious” (R.V.). The meaning of the word “thought” has changed since 1611. Then it meant “anxiety” (see 1 Samuel 9:5).Luke 12:23. Is more.—I.e., is a greater gift. He who gave the greater may be relied upon to provide the less.Luke 12:24. Consider.—The word is a strong one: “observe carefully,” “study.” Ravens.—Cf. Psalms 147:9; Job 38:41. Sow … reap … storehouse … barn.—In reference to the parable of the Rich Man: he perished in spite... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:23-24

Luke 12:23-24 Man's Future Destiny. I. Since the Resurrection, since Jesus came out of the sepulchre with the same or like body with which He entered into it, with the same faculties and senses, the future has ceased to be a practical question to discuss; both because of what we know and of what we do not know. We know enough to know that the changes which death makes will not be so very considerable. As the man is at night, so shall he be in the morning, although when the sun set he was living... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:32

Luke 12:32 The Kingdom for the Children. It is to comfort and assure "the little flock" that our Lord means when He says these words. And you will observe that His argument is twofold one in the nature of their Father, and the other in the character of the Father's gift. I. You cannot observe the workings of any mind without seeing that there is a strong tendency to treat God as if He were anything else rather than a Father, as if He were a God unwilling to love us and save us. Because we are... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:33

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:34

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:22-34

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:22-30

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:31

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:32

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:33-34

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:23-24

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:32

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