Luke 12:25-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:31

the kingdom of God . See App-114 . read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:25

And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to the measure of his life? If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest?Some versions read "his stature" instead of "his life" in this place; and Ash says that "the Greek word could refer to stature";[27] but this presents no problem, being true either way. The argument is from the less to the greater; and if one cannot add a trifling eighteen inches to the span of his life, why not trust God... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:27

Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothe the grass in the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more shall he clothe you, O ye of little faith?It should be remembered that Christ was not here denouncing the textile industries. The problem addressed was anxiety; and the argument is that for all of man's feverish anxieties about... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:29

And seek ye not what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.This is not teaching that a Christian should renounce thoughtful prudence in making a living for himself and family; but it is a demotion of even such basic things as food and drink to a lesser priority than that of seeking the kingdom of God. That such basic things are indeed legitimate... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:31

Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.This verse is the climax of the teaching. Seeking God's kingdom should be made the supreme goal of every life; and coupled with the admonition is God's promise that the seeker shall not lack for basic necessities.The kingdom had not at this time been established; hence he could speak of it in the future; that it would be given to them. He means his church with its privileges and blessings ... The apostles became charter members... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:26

Luke 12:26. To do that thing which is least,— This proves, that to add one cubit to a thing, was a proverbial expression for making the least addition to it. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:29

Luke 12:29. Neither be ye of doubtful mind.— Neither be ye set afloat [with desire] Μη μετεωριζεσθε : "Be not (like meteors in the air, which are tossed about by every blast of wind) hurried with anxious cares, and agitated with a variety of restless and uneasy thoughts." Any speculations and musings, in which the mind fluctuates or is suspended in an uneasy hesitation, might well be expressed by the word μετεωριζω . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:31

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:27

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:29

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:31

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:26

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:29

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:25

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:27

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:29

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