Bible Commentaries
Luke 12

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Introduction

Overview

Luke 12:1, Christ preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy, and fearfulness in publishing his doctrine; Luke 12:13, warns the people to beware of covetousness, by the parable of the rich man who set up greater barns; Luke 12:22, We must not be over careful of earthly things, Luke 12:31. but seek the kingdom of God; Luke 12:33, give alms; Luke 12:35, be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes; Luke 12:41, Christ’s ministers are to see to their charges, Luke 12:49. and look for persecution; Luke 12:54, The people must take this time of grace; Luke 12:57, because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.

Verse 1

an: Luke 5:1, Luke 5:15, Luke 6:17, Acts 21:20,*Gr.

trode: 2 Kings 7:17

first: 1 Corinthians 15:3, James 3:17

Beware: Matthew 16:6-12, Mark 8:15-21, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 5:8

which: Luke 12:56, Luke 11:44, Job 20:5, Job 27:8, Job 36:13, Isaiah 33:14, James 3:17, 1 Peter 2:1

Reciprocal: Exodus 12:15 - Seven Exodus 30:33 - compoundeth Leviticus 2:11 - no leaven 2 Samuel 12:12 - secretly Job 8:13 - the hypocrite's Psalms 90:8 - our Proverbs 10:9 - but Ecclesiastes 12:14 - General Isaiah 29:15 - and their works Jeremiah 16:17 - General Micah 7:3 - wrap Malachi 1:14 - cursed Matthew 5:20 - exceed Matthew 6:1 - heed Matthew 23:1 - General Mark 2:2 - straightway Mark 5:24 - and thronged Mark 7:14 - when Luke 11:29 - when Luke 13:15 - Thou hypocrite Luke 14:25 - General Luke 20:46 - Beware Luke 20:47 - for John 8:9 - being John 10:41 - many Acts 5:13 - of 1 Corinthians 4:5 - who Galatians 5:9 - General Ephesians 5:12 - in Revelation 7:9 - no man

Verse 2

Luke 8:17, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Matthew 10:26, Mark 4:22, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11, Revelation 20:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 44:16 - God hath Exodus 30:33 - compoundeth Joshua 7:21 - they are hid 2 Samuel 11:8 - go down 2 Samuel 12:12 - secretly 1 Kings 14:2 - disguise thyself Job 8:13 - the hypocrite's Job 20:27 - heaven Job 22:14 - General Psalms 90:8 - our Proverbs 10:9 - but Ecclesiastes 10:20 - in thy bedchamber Jeremiah 16:17 - General Daniel 2:22 - he knoweth Hosea 2:10 - now Hosea 7:2 - I remember Micah 7:3 - wrap Zephaniah 3:5 - bring Malachi 1:14 - cursed Mark 8:15 - Take Acts 5:13 - of Ephesians 5:12 - in James 3:17 - hypocrisy

Verse 3

whatsoever: Job 24:14, Job 24:15, Ecclesiastes 10:12, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Ecclesiastes 10:20, Matthew 12:36, Jude 1:14, Jude 1:15

proclaimed: The houses in Judea being flat-roofed, with a balustrade round about, were used for the purpose of taking the air, sleeping, and prayer, and, it seems, for announcing things in the most public manner. So among the Turks, a crier announces the hours of public worship from the minaret or tower of the mosque.

housetops: Matthew 10:27

Reciprocal: Job 20:27 - heaven Job 22:14 - General Psalms 49:4 - dark Jeremiah 23:25 - heard Daniel 2:22 - he knoweth Daniel 3:18 - be it Hosea 2:10 - now Matthew 10:26 - for Mark 4:22 - General Luke 8:17 - nothing Acts 17:17 - daily

Verse 4

my: Song of Solomon 5:1, Song of Solomon 5:16, Isaiah 41:8, John 15:14, James 2:23

Be: Isaiah 51:7-13, Jeremiah 1:8, Jeremiah 1:17, Jeremiah 26:14, Jeremiah 26:15, Ezekiel 2:6, Daniel 3:16, Daniel 3:17, Matthew 10:28, Acts 4:13, Acts 20:24, Philippians 1:28, 1 Peter 3:14, Revelation 2:10

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 9:19 - For I Job 3:17 - the wicked Job 37:24 - fear Psalms 56:4 - in God I have Psalms 89:7 - General Proverbs 16:14 - wrath Proverbs 19:12 - king's Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Isaiah 8:12 - fear ye Isaiah 51:12 - that thou Jeremiah 41:18 - for they Ezekiel 32:25 - though Daniel 3:19 - was Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 6:10 - as he Matthew 6:25 - I say John 9:22 - because John 14:27 - afraid Hebrews 11:23 - and they Hebrews 13:6 - I will Revelation 15:4 - Who Revelation 21:8 - the fearful

Verse 5

forewarn: Mark 13:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Fear: Proverbs 14:26, Jeremiah 5:22, Jeremiah 10:7, Revelation 14:7, Revelation 15:4

power: Psalms 9:17, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 20:14

Reciprocal: Exodus 1:17 - feared God Exodus 15:11 - fearful Leviticus 25:17 - fear Deuteronomy 6:2 - fear Deuteronomy 9:19 - For I Job 37:24 - fear Psalms 56:4 - in God I have Psalms 89:7 - General Psalms 90:11 - General Psalms 96:4 - he is Proverbs 16:14 - wrath Proverbs 19:12 - king's Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Isaiah 2:10 - for fear Isaiah 8:12 - fear ye Isaiah 8:13 - and let him Isaiah 51:7 - fear Isaiah 51:12 - that thou Jeremiah 1:8 - not afraid Jeremiah 41:18 - for they Ezekiel 32:25 - though Daniel 3:19 - was Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 6:26 - tremble Matthew 5:22 - hell Matthew 5:30 - cast Matthew 6:25 - I say Luke 23:40 - Dost John 19:13 - heard 2 Corinthians 5:11 - the terror Philippians 1:14 - without Hebrews 10:31 - to fall Hebrews 11:23 - and they Hebrews 13:6 - I will James 4:12 - able 1 Peter 3:14 - and be

Verse 6

five: Matthew 10:29

and: Luke 12:24, Luke 12:27, Psalms 50:10, Psalms 50:11, Psalms 113:5, Psalms 113:6, Psalms 145:15, Psalms 145:16, Psalms 147:9

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 22:6 - young ones Matthew 6:26 - the fowls Mark 11:13 - haply

Verse 7

even: Luke 21:18, 1 Samuel 14:45, 2 Samuel 14:11, Matthew 10:30, Acts 27:34

ye are: Job 35:11, Psalms 8:6, Isaiah 43:3, Isaiah 43:4, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 10:31

Reciprocal: Matthew 10:29 - two Mark 11:13 - haply Luke 12:24 - how

Verse 8

Whosoever: 1 Samuel 2:30, Psalms 119:46, Matthew 10:32, Matthew 10:33, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10, 2 Timothy 2:12, 1 John 2:23, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13, Revelation 3:4, Revelation 3:5

confess: Matthew 25:31-34, Jude 1:24, Jude 1:25

Reciprocal: Ezra 5:11 - We are Song of Solomon 8:1 - I would Matthew 6:25 - I say Mark 8:38 - ashamed Luke 9:26 - whosoever Luke 23:42 - when John 5:23 - all men John 12:42 - they did not Philippians 2:16 - Holding 1 Timothy 6:12 - hast 1 John 4:15 - confess Revelation 14:1 - having

Verse 9

he: Luke 9:26, Matthew 10:33, Mark 8:38, Acts 3:13, Acts 3:14, 2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 3:8

shall: Luke 13:26, Luke 13:27, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:12, Matthew 25:31, Matthew 25:41, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 2:28

Reciprocal: Matthew 6:25 - I say Matthew 10:32 - confess me Luke 22:57 - he denied John 5:23 - all men 1 Timothy 6:12 - hast 2 Peter 2:1 - denying

Verse 10

Luke 23:34, Matthew 12:31, Matthew 12:32, Mark 3:28, Mark 3:29, 1 Timothy 1:13, Hebrews 6:4-8, Hebrews 10:26-31, 1 John 5:16

Reciprocal: Mark 4:17 - have Luke 22:65 - blasphemously Hebrews 10:29 - and hath

Verse 11

Luke 21:12-14, Matthew 10:17-20, Matthew 23:34, Mark 13:9-11, Acts 4:5-7, Acts 5:27-32, Acts 6:9-15

Reciprocal: Exodus 4:12 - General 1 Samuel 9:5 - take thought Proverbs 16:1 - and Daniel 3:15 - we are Matthew 10:19 - when Mark 13:11 - take Luke 21:14 - General Acts 4:8 - filled Acts 6:10 - able Acts 22:1 - my 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting

Verse 12

Luke 21:15, Exodus 4:11, Acts 4:8, Acts 6:10, Acts 7:2-53, Acts 7:55, Acts 26:1-32

Reciprocal: Exodus 4:12 - General Numbers 23:5 - General Proverbs 16:1 - and Jeremiah 1:9 - Behold Jeremiah 15:19 - as my Mark 13:11 - take Luke 21:14 - General Acts 1:4 - the promise Acts 2:4 - as 1 Corinthians 2:13 - but Ephesians 1:17 - the spirit 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting

Verse 13

Master: Luke 6:45, Psalms 17:14, Ezekiel 33:31, Acts 8:18, Acts 8:19, 1 Timothy 6:5

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 8:13 - General Proverbs 26:5 - a fool Jeremiah 2:2 - cry Luke 13:23 - And John 8:11 - Neither

Verse 14

Man: Luke 5:20, Luke 22:58, Romans 2:1, Romans 2:3, Romans 9:20

who: Exodus 2:14, John 6:15, John 8:11, John 18:35, John 18:36

Reciprocal: Proverbs 26:17 - passeth John 8:15 - I judge Acts 7:27 - Who Acts 24:10 - a judge 1 Corinthians 5:12 - what

Verse 15

Take: Luke 8:14, Luke 16:14, Luke 21:34, Joshua 7:21, Job 31:24, Job 31:25, Psalms 10:3, Psalms 62:10, Psalms 119:36, Psalms 119:37, Proverbs 23:4, Proverbs 23:5, Proverbs 28:16, Jeremiah 6:13, Jeremiah 22:17, Jeremiah 22:18, Micah 2:2, Habakkuk 2:9, Mark 7:22, 1 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 6:10, Ephesians 5:3-5, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:7-10, 2 Timothy 3:2, Hebrews 13:5, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:14

for: Job 2:4, Psalms 37:16, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 16:16, Ecclesiastes 4:6-8, Ecclesiastes 5:10-16, Matthew 6:25, Matthew 6:26, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Reciprocal: Exodus 16:20 - bred worms Exodus 20:17 - thy neighbour's house Leviticus 11:29 - creeping things that creep Deuteronomy 2:4 - take ye Deuteronomy 4:23 - heed Deuteronomy 5:21 - General Deuteronomy 17:17 - neither shall he Deuteronomy 24:6 - life 1 Kings 2:40 - arose 1 Kings 21:2 - Give me 2 Kings 5:20 - and take 2 Chronicles 19:6 - Take Proverbs 1:13 - General Proverbs 10:2 - Treasures Isaiah 57:17 - the iniquity Ezekiel 33:31 - but their Matthew 6:1 - heed Matthew 7:15 - Beware Matthew 13:22 - the care Matthew 16:6 - Take Matthew 19:23 - That Mark 4:7 - General Mark 8:15 - Take Mark 10:22 - for Luke 6:24 - woe Luke 18:23 - he was very sorrowful Romans 7:7 - Thou shalt 1 Corinthians 7:31 - use Colossians 3:2 - not 1 Timothy 6:17 - trust Hebrews 12:1 - let us lay

Verse 16

The ground: Genesis 26:12-14, Genesis 41:47-49, Job 12:6, Psalms 73:3, Psalms 73:12, Hosea 2:8, Matthew 5:45, Acts 14:17

Reciprocal: Job 21:10 - their cow Job 24:23 - whereon Psalms 73:7 - have Psalms 144:13 - our garners Proverbs 1:32 - and the Ecclesiastes 5:13 - riches Isaiah 5:8 - them Ezekiel 16:49 - fulness Ezekiel 28:5 - and thine Malachi 3:10 - that there Mark 10:24 - trust Luke 1:53 - and Luke 16:19 - rich James 1:11 - so James 5:1 - ye

Verse 17

What: Luke 12:22, Luke 12:29, Luke 10:25, Luke 16:3, Acts 2:37, Acts 16:30

shall: Luke 12:33, Luke 3:11, Luke 11:41, Luke 14:13, Luke 14:14, Luke 16:9, Luke 18:22, Luke 19:17, Ecclesiastes 11:2, Isaiah 58:7, Matthew 5:42, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 John 3:16

Reciprocal: Genesis 13:6 - General Leviticus 26:10 - General Job 20:23 - he is about Amos 6:1 - to them Malachi 3:10 - that there Matthew 3:9 - think Mark 4:19 - the cares Luke 7:39 - he spake Luke 18:4 - he said James 4:13 - To day

Verse 18

Luke 12:21, Luke 18:4, Luke 18:6, Psalms 17:14, James 3:15, James 4:15

Reciprocal: Genesis 13:6 - General Deuteronomy 28:8 - storehouses Ecclesiastes 10:2 - but Isaiah 23:18 - it shall Isaiah 47:8 - I shall not

Verse 19

Soul: Deuteronomy 6:11, Deuteronomy 6:12, Deuteronomy 8:12-14, Job 31:24, Job 31:25, Psalms 49:5-13, Psalms 49:18, Psalms 52:5-7, Psalms 62:10, Proverbs 18:11, Proverbs 23:5, Isaiah 5:8, Hosea 12:8, Habakkuk 1:16, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 5:1-3

for: Job 14:1, Proverbs 27:1, James 4:13-15

take: Luke 16:19, Luke 21:34, Job 21:11-13, Ecclesiastes 11:9, Isaiah 5:11, Isaiah 22:13, Amos 6:3-6, 1 Corinthians 15:32, Philippians 3:19, 1 Timothy 5:6, 2 Timothy 3:4, James 5:5, 1 Peter 4:3, Revelation 18:7

Reciprocal: Genesis 49:6 - O my soul Judges 9:27 - did eat Judges 19:6 - let thine heart 1 Samuel 30:16 - eating 2 Samuel 3:33 - as a fool dieth 2 Chronicles 33:21 - two years Esther 5:11 - the glory Job 1:13 - when Job 12:5 - of him Job 14:19 - destroyest Job 15:20 - the number Job 15:29 - neither shall Job 21:13 - They Job 21:23 - in his full strength Psalms 4:6 - many Psalms 10:3 - and blesseth Psalms 17:14 - portion Psalms 30:6 - And Psalms 49:6 - boast Proverbs 10:15 - rich Proverbs 11:7 - General Proverbs 14:8 - folly Proverbs 14:24 - foolishness Ecclesiastes 2:1 - said Ecclesiastes 2:24 - that it Ecclesiastes 6:2 - so Ecclesiastes 6:7 - appetite Ecclesiastes 10:19 - and wine Isaiah 5:14 - he that rejoiceth Isaiah 56:12 - to morrow Jeremiah 9:23 - rich Jeremiah 51:13 - and the Ezekiel 7:19 - they shall not Daniel 4:4 - was Daniel 4:30 - Is not Daniel 5:5 - the same Amos 6:4 - stretch themselves upon their couches Amos 6:13 - which Zephaniah 1:18 - their silver Matthew 24:38 - they Matthew 25:29 - shall be taken Mark 8:36 - what Luke 9:25 - what Luke 12:46 - lord Luke 17:27 - General Hebrews 11:25 - the pleasures

Verse 20

God: Luke 16:22, Luke 16:23, Exodus 16:9, Exodus 16:10, 1 Samuel 25:36-38, 2 Samuel 13:28, 2 Samuel 13:29, 1 Kings 16:9, 1 Kings 16:10, Job 20:20-23, Job 27:8, Psalms 73:19, Psalms 78:30, Daniel 5:1-6, Daniel 5:25-30, Nahum 1:10, Matthew 24:48-51, 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Thou fool: Luke 11:40, Jeremiah 17:11, James 4:14

thy soul shall be required of thee: or, do they require thy soul

then: Esther 5:11, Esther 8:1, Esther 8:2, Job 27:16, Job 27:17, Psalms 39:6, Psalms 49:17-19, Psalms 52:5-7, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 28:8, Ecclesiastes 2:18-22, Ecclesiastes 5:14-16, Jeremiah 17:11, Daniel 5:28, 1 Timothy 6:7

Reciprocal: Genesis 35:18 - her soul Deuteronomy 32:29 - they would Joshua 8:2 - only the spoil Judges 9:27 - did eat 1 Samuel 30:16 - eating 2 Samuel 3:33 - as a fool dieth 2 Chronicles 16:9 - Herein 2 Chronicles 33:21 - two years Job 1:13 - when Job 4:21 - die Job 14:5 - his days Job 14:19 - destroyest Job 21:13 - They Job 24:19 - so doth Job 34:20 - a moment Job 36:20 - cut Psalms 14:1 - fool Psalms 37:10 - wicked Psalms 49:10 - leave Psalms 49:13 - folly Psalms 49:19 - He Psalms 53:1 - fool Psalms 73:17 - then Psalms 90:10 - for Psalms 91:5 - terror Psalms 92:6 - a fool Proverbs 4:7 - with Proverbs 8:18 - durable Proverbs 10:27 - the years Proverbs 11:7 - General Proverbs 11:28 - that Proverbs 14:8 - folly Proverbs 14:24 - foolishness Proverbs 27:1 - Boast Ecclesiastes 2:24 - that it Ecclesiastes 4:8 - For Ecclesiastes 5:15 - General Ecclesiastes 6:2 - so Ecclesiastes 9:12 - the sons Isaiah 5:14 - he that rejoiceth Isaiah 56:12 - to morrow Jeremiah 9:23 - rich Jeremiah 48:36 - the riches Ezekiel 7:19 - they shall not Daniel 4:4 - was Daniel 4:30 - Is not Daniel 4:31 - the word Daniel 5:5 - the same Daniel 11:4 - he shall stand Daniel 11:7 - one stand Amos 6:4 - stretch themselves upon their couches Amos 6:13 - which Habakkuk 2:6 - how Matthew 13:12 - from Matthew 16:26 - gain Matthew 25:6 - at Mark 8:36 - what Luke 6:25 - mourn Luke 8:18 - from Luke 10:42 - which Luke 12:46 - lord Luke 17:27 - General Luke 19:24 - Take Romans 11:9 - their table 1 Corinthians 15:36 - fool Hebrews 11:25 - the pleasures 1 Peter 1:7 - that Revelation 18:14 - departed

Verse 21

he: Luke 12:33, Luke 6:24, Hosea 10:1, Habakkuk 2:9, Matthew 6:19, Matthew 6:20, Romans 2:5, 1 Timothy 6:19, James 5:1-3

rich: Luke 16:11, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:18, 1 Timothy 6:19, James 2:5, Revelation 2:9

Reciprocal: Joshua 8:2 - only the spoil Job 27:8 - General Psalms 37:10 - wicked Psalms 39:6 - surely Proverbs 8:18 - durable Proverbs 16:16 - General Jeremiah 48:36 - the riches Matthew 13:12 - from Matthew 13:22 - the care Luke 8:18 - from Luke 12:18 - General Philippians 3:20 - our 1 Timothy 6:7 - certain 1 Peter 1:7 - that Revelation 3:18 - that thou

Verse 22

Take: Luke 12:29, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Corinthians 7:32, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 13:5

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 9:5 - take thought Psalms 37:5 - Commit Psalms 55:22 - Cast Proverbs 10:3 - will Proverbs 16:3 - thy works Ecclesiastes 2:22 - and of the Luke 9:3 - Take Luke 12:17 - What 1 Corinthians 7:33 - careth Philippians 4:5 - your 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting

Verse 23

Genesis 19:17, Job 1:12, Job 2:4, Job 2:6, Proverbs 13:8, Acts 27:18, Acts 27:19, Acts 27:38

Reciprocal: Matthew 6:25 - Take

Verse 24

the ravens: The raven is a species of the corvus, or crow tribe, of the order Pic×–, known by its large size, its plumage being of a bluish black, and tail roundish at the end. It was probably selected by our Lord as being unclean. 1 Kings 17:1-6, Job 38:41, Psalms 145:15, Psalms 145:16, Psalms 147:9, Mark 6:26

how: Luke 12:7, Luke 12:30-32, Job 35:11, Matthew 10:31

Reciprocal: Leviticus 11:15 - General Deuteronomy 28:8 - storehouses Psalms 50:11 - know Psalms 104:27 - General Matthew 6:26 - the fowls Matthew 12:12 - is a Luke 12:6 - and Luke 12:27 - the lilies 1 Corinthians 9:9 - Doth Hebrews 9:14 - How

Verse 25

Luke 19:3, Matthew 5:36, Matthew 6:27

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 28:8 - storehouses Matthew 6:25 - Take

Verse 26

why: Luke 12:29, Psalms 39:6, Ecclesiastes 7:13, 1 Peter 5:7

Reciprocal: Matthew 6:25 - Take Matthew 6:27 - by

Verse 27

the lilies: Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:28-30, James 1:10, James 1:11

that: 1 Kings 10:1-13, 2 Chronicles 9:1-12

Reciprocal: Hosea 14:5 - he shall Luke 12:6 - and

Verse 28

which: Isaiah 40:6, 1 Peter 1:24

O ye: Luke 8:25, Matthew 8:26, Matthew 14:31, Matthew 16:8, Matthew 17:17, Matthew 17:20

Reciprocal: Matthew 6:30 - clothe Luke 9:3 - two Hebrews 9:14 - How

Verse 29

seek: Luke 12:22, Luke 10:7, Luke 10:8, Luke 22:35, Matthew 6:31

neither: etc. or, live not in careful suspense

Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:20 - General Deuteronomy 8:3 - doth Psalms 37:5 - Commit Psalms 39:6 - surely Ecclesiastes 2:22 - and of the Isaiah 33:16 - bread Matthew 6:25 - Take Matthew 13:22 - the care Matthew 15:32 - and have Mark 4:19 - the cares Luke 10:40 - cumbered Luke 12:17 - What Luke 12:26 - why John 21:9 - they saw Acts 11:29 - to send 1 Corinthians 7:21 - care Philippians 4:6 - careful

Verse 30

all: Matthew 5:47, Matthew 6:32, Ephesians 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, 1 Peter 4:2-4

your: Luke 12:32, Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:8, Matthew 6:32, Matthew 10:20, Matthew 18:14, John 20:17

Reciprocal: Exodus 16:15 - This is Deuteronomy 8:3 - doth Psalms 23:1 - I shall Psalms 34:9 - for Psalms 37:5 - Commit Psalms 111:5 - hath given Matthew 13:22 - the care Matthew 15:32 - and have Mark 4:19 - the cares Luke 12:24 - how John 18:11 - my Philippians 4:19 - supply 1 Thessalonians 3:11 - God 1 Peter 5:7 - for

Verse 31

Luke 10:42, 1 Kings 3:11-13, Psalms 34:9, Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:19, Psalms 37:25, Psalms 84:11, Isaiah 33:16, Matthew 6:33, John 6:27, Romans 8:31, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 13:5

Reciprocal: Proverbs 10:3 - will Luke 18:30 - manifold more 1 Timothy 6:6 - godliness Hebrews 11:6 - diligently

Verse 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 18:12-14, Matthew 20:16, John 10:26-30

it is: Luke 10:21, Matthew 11:25-27, Ephesians 1:5-9, Philippians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:11

the kingdom: Jeremiah 3:19, Matthew 25:34, John 18:36, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:28-32, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, Hebrews 12:28, James 2:5, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Peter 1:11, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 22:5

Reciprocal: Genesis 15:1 - Fear Genesis 26:24 - fear Deuteronomy 1:21 - fear not Deuteronomy 7:7 - ye were Deuteronomy 31:6 - fear not 1 Samuel 23:17 - thou shalt be 2 Samuel 7:21 - according 2 Samuel 13:4 - Why art Psalms 51:18 - thy Psalms 73:1 - God Psalms 74:1 - the sheep Isaiah 44:2 - Fear Jeremiah 31:10 - and keep Ezekiel 34:31 - ye my Zechariah 8:15 - fear Zechariah 9:16 - shall save Zechariah 13:7 - I will turn Matthew 6:26 - your Matthew 7:14 - and few Matthew 13:43 - in Matthew 18:14 - it is Matthew 26:29 - with Luke 1:30 - General Luke 6:20 - for Luke 12:30 - your Luke 18:30 - manifold more Luke 22:29 - General John 6:39 - this Acts 20:28 - all Romans 8:17 - if children 1 Corinthians 12:18 - as it Philippians 3:20 - our 1 Thessalonians 3:11 - God 1 Timothy 4:8 - having 1 Timothy 6:6 - godliness 2 Timothy 4:18 - and will Hebrews 11:16 - for 1 Peter 3:20 - wherein 1 Peter 5:2 - the flock

Verse 33

Sell: Luke 18:22, Matthew 19:21, Acts 2:45, Acts 4:34, Acts 4:35, 2 Corinthians 8:2

provide: Luke 16:9, Haggai 1:6, Matthew 6:19-21, John 12:6, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, James 5:1-3

Reciprocal: Exodus 16:20 - bred worms Deuteronomy 15:11 - Thou shalt Psalms 112:9 - dispersed Proverbs 8:18 - durable Isaiah 23:18 - it shall Matthew 6:2 - when Matthew 6:20 - General Mark 10:21 - sell Luke 6:30 - Give Luke 10:42 - which Luke 11:41 - rather Luke 12:17 - shall Luke 12:21 - he Luke 16:11 - true Luke 19:8 - Behold John 12:5 - and given Colossians 1:5 - laid Colossians 3:1 - seek 1 Timothy 6:19 - Laying Hebrews 10:34 - in yourselves that ye have James 5:2 - Your riches 1 Peter 1:7 - that

Verse 34

where: Matthew 6:21, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:1-3

Reciprocal: Acts 2:45 - sold

Verse 35

your loins: 1 Kings 18:46, Proverbs 31:17, Isaiah 5:27, Isaiah 11:5, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Peter 1:13

your lights: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 25:1, Matthew 25:4-10, Philippians 2:15

Reciprocal: Exodus 12:11 - loins Exodus 27:21 - Aaron Leviticus 24:2 - the lamps 2 Kings 9:1 - Gird up thy loins Psalms 90:12 - So Jeremiah 1:17 - gird up Matthew 24:42 - Watch Matthew 25:7 - General Matthew 25:8 - for 1 Corinthians 16:13 - Watch

Verse 36

men: Luke 2:25-30, Genesis 49:18, Isaiah 64:4, Lamentations 3:25, Lamentations 3:26, Matthew 24:42-44, Mark 13:34-37, James 5:7, James 5:8, 2 Peter 1:13-15, Jude 1:20, Jude 1:21

return: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 25:1-13

when: Song of Solomon 5:5, Song of Solomon 5:6, Revelation 3:20

Reciprocal: Matthew 25:10 - they 1 Corinthians 1:7 - waiting 2 Thessalonians 3:5 - and into

Verse 37

Blessed: Luke 12:43, Luke 21:36, Matthew 24:45-47, Matthew 25:20-23, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:23, 2 Timothy 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Peter 1:11, 2 Peter 3:14, Revelation 14:13

that: Isaiah 62:5, Jeremiah 32:41, Zephaniah 3:17, John 12:26, John 13:4, John 13:5, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 7:17, Revelation 14:3, Revelation 14:4

Reciprocal: Genesis 18:8 - stood 1 Kings 2:7 - eat 2 Chronicles 9:4 - the sitting Proverbs 27:18 - shall be Matthew 5:18 - verily Matthew 8:11 - shall sit Matthew 24:46 - General Matthew 24:47 - That Matthew 25:10 - they Mark 8:6 - to sit Luke 14:15 - Blessed Luke 17:8 - and gird Luke 22:16 - until Luke 22:27 - General Luke 22:30 - eat John 17:24 - I will Romans 2:10 - glory Ephesians 2:6 - sit 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - watch 2 Thessalonians 3:5 - and into 2 Timothy 4:5 - watch Revelation 3:20 - will sup Revelation 16:15 - Blessed Revelation 22:14 - Blessed

Verse 38

Matthew 25:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5

Reciprocal: Psalms 90:4 - and as Matthew 14:25 - the fourth watch Mark 6:48 - the fourth Acts 23:23 - at Revelation 22:14 - Blessed

Verse 39

Matthew 24:43, Matthew 24:44, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 16:15

Reciprocal: Job 24:14 - in the night Psalms 91:5 - terror Proverbs 7:19 - the goodman Ecclesiastes 9:12 - the sons 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - watch

Verse 40

Luke 21:34-36, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 25:13, Mark 13:33-36, Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 2 Peter 3:12-14, Revelation 19:7

Reciprocal: Luke 12:46 - lord 1 Thessalonians 5:2 - the day Revelation 3:3 - I will

Verse 41

Lord: Mark 13:37, Mark 14:37, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8

Reciprocal: Matthew 13:3 - in Matthew 24:45 - is

Verse 42

Who: Luke 19:15-19, Matthew 24:45, Matthew 24:46, Matthew 25:20-23, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Titus 1:7

steward: Luke 16:1-12, Matthew 20:8, 1 Peter 4:10

ruler: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 3:5, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17

to give: Jeremiah 23:4, Ezekiel 34:3, Matthew 13:52, John 21:15-17, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4

in due: Proverbs 15:23, Isaiah 50:4, 2 Timothy 4:2

Reciprocal: Exodus 36:4 - General Nehemiah 13:13 - counted Job 23:12 - necessary food Proverbs 12:8 - commended Proverbs 14:35 - king's Proverbs 28:20 - faithful Proverbs 31:15 - and giveth Jeremiah 3:15 - which shall Jeremiah 23:28 - speak Ezekiel 34:2 - Woe Luke 16:2 - give Romans 12:7 - ministry 1 Corinthians 9:17 - dispensation 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - to be 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and to do 1 Timothy 3:3 - Not given to wine 2 Timothy 2:2 - faithful 2 Timothy 2:15 - rightly 3 John 1:5 - General

Verse 43

whom: Luke 12:37

Reciprocal: Psalms 101:6 - Mine Proverbs 27:18 - shall be Isaiah 56:2 - Blessed Matthew 24:46 - General 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and to do 2 Peter 3:14 - in peace

Verse 44

that he will: Luke 19:17-19, Luke 22:29, Luke 22:30, Daniel 12:2, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 24:47, Revelation 3:18

Reciprocal: Psalms 101:6 - Mine Proverbs 27:18 - shall be Matthew 25:21 - I will Luke 21:3 - Of

Verse 45

and if: Ezekiel 12:22, Ezekiel 12:27, Ezekiel 12:28, Matthew 24:48-50, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:4

to beat: Isaiah 65:6, Jeremiah 20:2, Ezekiel 34:3, Ezekiel 34:4, Matthew 22:6, 2 Corinthians 11:20, 3 John 1:9, 3 John 1:10, Revelation 13:7-10, Revelation 13:15-17, Revelation 16:6, Revelation 17:5, Revelation 17:6, Revelation 18:24

to eat: Isaiah 56:10-12, Ezekiel 34:8, Romans 16:18, Philippians 3:18, Philippians 3:19, 2 Peter 2:13, 2 Peter 2:19, Jude 1:12, Jude 1:13, Revelation 18:7, Revelation 18:8

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 22:27 - until I come in peace Job 24:23 - whereon Proverbs 7:19 - he Proverbs 23:29 - Who hath woe Isaiah 1:28 - the destruction Isaiah 56:12 - I will Zechariah 11:16 - which Matthew 24:38 - they Matthew 25:5 - the Luke 21:34 - your hearts 1 Corinthians 5:11 - or a drunkard 1 Corinthians 9:27 - lest Ephesians 5:18 - be not Ephesians 6:9 - knowing Hebrews 4:1 - any 1 Peter 5:8 - sober 2 Peter 3:4 - where Revelation 2:5 - else

Verse 46

lord: Luke 12:19, Luke 12:20, Luke 12:40, Revelation 16:15

cut him in sunder: or, cut him off, Psalms 37:9, Psalms 94:14

and will appoint: Job 20:29, Psalms 11:5, Matthew 7:22, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 13:41, Matthew 13:42, Matthew 13:49, Matthew 13:50

the unbelievers: Matthew 24:51

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 22:27 - until I come in peace Job 21:17 - distributeth Job 23:12 - necessary food Proverbs 7:19 - he Proverbs 23:29 - Who hath woe Isaiah 1:28 - the destruction Isaiah 56:12 - I will Zechariah 11:16 - which Malachi 1:14 - cursed Matthew 25:6 - at Luke 21:34 - that day John 15:22 - they Romans 1:18 - who hold 1 Corinthians 5:11 - or a drunkard Ephesians 6:9 - knowing Philippians 3:19 - end Hebrews 4:1 - any 1 Peter 5:8 - sober Revelation 2:5 - else

Verse 47

knew: Luke 10:12-15, Numbers 15:30, Numbers 15:31, Matthew 11:22-24, John 9:41, John 12:48, John 15:22-24, John 19:11, Acts 17:30, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 2 Corinthians 2:16, James 4:17

shall: Deuteronomy 25:2, Deuteronomy 25:3

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 8:19 - I testify against Job 11:13 - prepare Job 24:13 - rebel Lamentations 4:6 - punishment of the iniquity of the daughter Ezekiel 9:6 - and begin Ezekiel 16:51 - Samaria Ezekiel 33:9 - if he Daniel 5:22 - though Hosea 4:15 - yet Amos 3:2 - therefore Mark 12:40 - long Luke 6:49 - the ruin Luke 10:14 - General Luke 20:47 - the same Luke 23:34 - they know not John 3:19 - this John 13:17 - happy Acts 12:23 - because Romans 1:18 - who hold Romans 2:9 - of the Jew Romans 2:12 - For Romans 2:18 - knowest Romans 2:21 - therefore 2 Corinthians 8:12 - if 1 Timothy 1:13 - because 1 Timothy 5:8 - and is Hebrews 10:26 - after James 1:22 - be James 3:1 - knowing 1 Peter 4:17 - judgment 2 Peter 2:21 - it had

Verse 48

knew: Leviticus 5:17, Acts 17:30, Romans 2:12-16, 1 Timothy 1:13

For: Luke 16:2, Luke 16:10-12, Genesis 39:8-23, Matthew 25:14-29, John 15:22, 1 Corinthians 9:17, 1 Corinthians 9:18, 1 Timothy 1:11, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Timothy 6:20, Titus 1:3, James 3:1,*Gr.

Reciprocal: Genesis 39:9 - none Exodus 22:10 - General Numbers 15:22 - General Deuteronomy 8:19 - I testify against Deuteronomy 25:2 - General Joshua 17:15 - If thou be Job 24:13 - rebel Proverbs 16:12 - an Ezekiel 16:51 - Samaria Hosea 4:15 - yet Amos 3:2 - therefore Matthew 11:22 - It shall Matthew 23:14 - therefore Matthew 25:15 - talents Mark 12:2 - a servant Mark 12:40 - long Luke 7:41 - the other Luke 10:14 - General Luke 19:15 - that he Luke 20:47 - the same Luke 23:34 - they know not John 13:17 - happy John 19:11 - the greater Acts 12:23 - because Romans 2:9 - of the Jew 2 Corinthians 8:12 - if 1 Timothy 5:8 - and is James 1:22 - be James 4:17 - General 1 Peter 4:17 - judgment Revelation 16:6 - for they are

Verse 49

come: Luke 12:51, Luke 12:52, Isaiah 11:4, Joel 2:30, Joel 2:31, Malachi 3:2, Malachi 3:3, Malachi 4:1, Matthew 3:10-12

and: Luke 11:53, Luke 11:54, Luke 13:31-33, Luke 19:39, Luke 19:40, John 9:4, John 11:8-10, John 12:17-19

Reciprocal: Matthew 10:34 - that I John 12:27 - what Revelation 8:5 - and filled

Verse 50

I have: Matthew 20:17-22, Mark 10:32-38

and: Psalms 40:8, John 4:34, John 7:6-8, John 7:10, John 10:39-41, John 12:27, John 12:28, John 18:11, John 19:30, Acts 20:22

straitened: or, pained

Reciprocal: Psalms 18:36 - enlarged Zechariah 11:8 - loathed them Matthew 20:22 - baptized with the Matthew 26:46 - General Mark 10:38 - baptized with the Luke 9:51 - he stedfastly Luke 19:28 - he went Luke 22:15 - With desire I have desired John 13:31 - Now John 14:31 - Arise John 19:28 - Jesus Acts 18:5 - was Philippians 1:23 - in Hebrews 6:2 - the doctrine

Verse 51

Luke 12:49, Zechariah 11:7, Zechariah 11:8, Zechariah 11:10, Zechariah 11:11, Zechariah 11:14, Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 24:7-10

Reciprocal: Song of Solomon 1:6 - my mother's Matthew 10:21 - the brother shall Luke 21:31 - when John 7:43 - General John 10:19 - General Acts 14:4 - the multitude Acts 17:13 - stirred Acts 19:9 - he departed Acts 28:29 - great reasoning

Verse 52

Psalms 41:9, Micah 7:5, Micah 7:6, John 7:41-43, John 9:16, John 10:19-21, John 15:18-21, John 16:2, Acts 13:43-46, Acts 14:1-4, Acts 28:24

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 20:10 - All my familiars Zechariah 11:6 - deliver Mark 13:12 - General Luke 12:49 - come

Verse 53

Micah 7:6, Zechariah 13:2-6, Matthew 10:21, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 24:10

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 20:10 - All my familiars Zechariah 11:6 - deliver Mark 13:12 - General

Verse 54

When: 1 Kings 18:44, 1 Kings 18:45, Matthew 16:2-4

Reciprocal: Matthew 16:1 - a sign Mark 7:14 - when Mark 8:11 - seeking

Verse 55

Job 37:17

Reciprocal: Acts 27:13 - the south

Verse 56

ye can: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Matthew 11:25, Matthew 16:3, Matthew 24:32, Matthew 24:33

that: Luke 19:42-44, Daniel 9:24-26, Haggai 2:7, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:2, Acts 3:24-26, Galatians 4:4

Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 8:5 - a wise Matthew 6:2 - as Matthew 7:5 - Thou hypocrite Matthew 16:11 - General Luke 12:1 - which John 14:9 - how

Verse 57

Deuteronomy 32:29, Matthew 15:10-14, Matthew 21:21, Matthew 21:32, Acts 2:40, Acts 13:26-38, 1 Corinthians 11:14

Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 12:32 - understanding of the times Ecclesiastes 8:5 - a wise Matthew 23:1 - General John 1:46 - Come Romans 14:13 - but 1 Corinthians 11:13 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove 1 John 4:1 - try

Verse 58

thou goest: Proverbs 25:8, Proverbs 25:9, Matthew 5:23-26

give: Luke 14:31, Luke 14:32, Genesis 32:3-28, 1 Samuel 25:18-35, Job 22:21, Job 23:7, Psalms 32:6, Proverbs 6:1-5, Isaiah 55:6, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 3:7-13

the judge: Luke 13:24-28, Job 36:17, Job 36:18, Psalms 50:22

into: Matthew 18:30, 1 Peter 3:19, Revelation 20:7

Reciprocal: Judges 20:3 - the children of Benjamin Matthew 5:25 - with Matthew 18:34 - and delivered

Verse 59

thou shalt: Luke 16:26, Matthew 18:34, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:3

mite: Mark 12:42, *marg.

Reciprocal: Judges 20:3 - the children of Benjamin Isaiah 47:11 - put it off Matthew 5:25 - with Matthew 5:26 - Thou

Bibliographical Information
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Luke 12". "Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/tsk/luke-12.html.