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Luke 12:30 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. "
Luke 12:30
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
28 But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?
29 “Don’t seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious.
30 For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.
31 But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
32 “Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
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Luke 12:1
"Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy."
Luke 12:2
"But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known."
Luke 12:3
"Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops."
Luke 12:4
"“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do."
Luke 12:5
"But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him."
Luke 12:6
"“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God."
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