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Luke 12:31 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. "
Luke 12:31
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
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Luke 12:1
"In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude 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 is hypocrisy."
Luke 12:2
"For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known."
Luke 12:3
"Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops."
Luke 12:4
"And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do."
Luke 12:5
"But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him."
Luke 12:6
"Are not five sparrows given in exchange for two farthings? and God has every one of them in mind."
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