Luke 12:29-32 ASV

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 12:1-34

4. For what the Disciple of the Saviour has, and for what he has not, to take care (Luke 12:1-34)1In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude [lit., the myriads] of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which Isaiah 2:0 hypocrisy. For [But1] there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, 3that shall not be known. Therefore, whatsoever ye... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 12:29

Luke ANXIOUS ABOUT EARTH, OR EARNEST ABOUT THE KINGDOM STILLNESS IN STORM Luk_12:29 . I think that these words convey no very definite idea to most readers. The thing forbidden is not very sharply defined by the expression which our translators have employed, but the original term is very picturesque and precise. The word originally means ‘to be elevated, to be raised as a meteor,’ and comes by degrees to mean to be raised in one special way-namely, as a boat is tossed by a tough sea. So... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 12:30-31

Luke ANXIOUS ABOUT EARTH, OR EARNEST ABOUT THE KINGDOM Luk_12:22 - Luk_12:31 . The parable of the rich fool was spoken to the multitude, but our Lord now addresses the disciples. ‘Therefore’ connects the following with the foregoing teachings. The warnings against anxiety are another application of the prohibition of laying up treasure for self. Torturing care is the poor man’s form of worldliness, as luxurious self-indulgence is the rich man’s. There are two kinds of gout, as doctors tell... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

the Cure for Anxious Care Luke 12:22-34 Notice this contrast between two kinds of men: the one cares for himself, is anxious for this life, worries about food and clothes and standing a cubit higher in the estimate of his fellows; the other is content to fill the niche and do the work assigned him by the Father. And he performs his life-task, not for the remuneration it will bring, but for the “well-done” of God-sure that all which is needed, whether for his soul or body, will be provided by... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:1-59

Knowing that the enmity of the rulers against Him would proceed also against His disciples, He told them not to be afraid of those who kill the body, remembering ever their Father's care, as revealed in the sparrows, and in the numbering of the hairs of their heads. His address to His disciples was interrupted by one of the multitude. It was an appeal for action in the matter of the distribution of property. Refusing to arbitrate, He uttered the great parable of the rich fool, declaring... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:32

THE MINISTRY AND THE KINGDOM‘Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.’ Luke 12:32 I ask you to dwell with me for a little while on some thoughts about the Christian ministry, its ennobling hopes, its inevitable perils. I have taken as a text our Lord’s own words to His disciples. I. Sureness of victory.—The phrase rings out high encouragement and cheer. And the hearers needed such cheer. They were just then, it would seem, beginning to realise,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59

Jesus Teaches Concerning Greed, Stewardship and the Need For Fruitfulness Under The Kingly Rule of God Centring on the Fact That He Will Make The Crooked Straight (12:1-14:35). As we have seen we may analyse this next Section from Luke 12:1 to Luke 14:35 into its separate parts as follows: a Instructions to disciples concerning facing up to eternity (Luke 12:1-12). b An example is given of covetousness concerning an inheritance which is followed by the parable of the fool who decided to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:22-34

His Disciples Should Have Their Minds Set On Heavenly Affairs Not Earthly Affairs (12:22-34). Having made clear His position concerning wealth and its use Jesus now turns to those who have little wealth. They can be just as tied up with wealth as a result of having none and being anxious about it, as can the wealthy. They can be equally ‘distorted’, and they equally needed ‘making straight’. Theirs is a different problem. Where is the next meal coming from? Jesus reply is that once they seek... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:29-30

“And seek not you what you shall eat, and what you shall drink, neither be you of doubtful mind, for all these things do the nations of the world seek after, but your Father knows that you have need of these things.” The conclusion is therefore that as everything is transient we should not be worried about the daily provisions for our lives. They are of little worth except for survival. And while those are the things that the nations of the world seek after, that is because they have no Father... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:31

“But seek you his Kingly Rule, and these things will be added to you.” So what they should putting all their attention to is rather seeking the Kingly Rule of God. That should take up their full concentration. And then all the remainder will be added to them. Their attention should be on hearing Him and obeying Him, and doing His will. It is in the light of this that all that has gone before makes sense. It does not apply to the nations of the world. It applies only to those who are under His... read more

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 12:1-34

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 12:29

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 12:30-31

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:1-59

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:32

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:22-34

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:29-30

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:31

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