Luke 12:24-27

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

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 12:24

“Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap, which have no store-chamber nor barn, and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” In considering such things let them think about the birds, even unclean birds like the ravens (or crows) - Leviticus 11:15. They do not sow nor do they reap. They do not pile up wealth like the rich fool. They do not build up large store-chambers which will last for many years. And yet God feeds them as He promised (see Psalms 147:9).... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:25

“And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to the measure of his life?” The word used here may mean ‘to his measure of life’, for while ‘cubit’ may seem to suggest the length of an object, outside sources do in fact speak of a ‘cubit of time’; and we can compare with this Psalms 39:5 where ‘a handbreadth’ is used to describe the length of days. Or the same word may mean ‘to his stature.’ The former would fit in with the last parable when death came suddenly (compare Psalms 39:4-5). The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:26

“If then you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you anxious concerning the rest?” So as they cannot do even what is least, add a tiny amount to their length of life (or to their height), why should they spend all their lives worrying about the rest, like the rich fool did, even though he had so much? Worrying about food and clothing is foolish. What they should rather be concerned with is making the most of their lives, of what they themselves are. It should again be noted... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:27

“Consider the flowers, how they grow, they toil not, neither do they spin, yet I say to you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” A second illustration is given as to clothing. The gorgeous flowers of the field grow beautiful without a lot of toiling and spinning, and yet they even outmatch the glory of the supremely wealthy Solomon. The warning here is against excessive effort like that required to make rich fabrics. To those who follow Him that should be spurned.... 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

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

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