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Luke 12:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 12:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”
Luke 12:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:19
The Rich Fool's Soliloquy: This verse records the climax of the rich man's internal dialogue, revealing his spiritual bankruptcy despite material wealth. The Greek ψυχή (psychē, "soul") appears three times in verses 19-20, but the man addresses his soul as if it were merely his physical appetite. Materialistic Theology: His statement "thou hast much goods laid up for many years" reflects the assumption that security comes from accumulation, and that abundant possessions guarantee long life.The threefold imperative—"take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry" (Greek ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνο...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:19
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“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
“you who say”
“what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised”
“whose god is the belly”
“that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night”
“young man”
“and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.”
“don't set your heart on them.”
“like an unscalable wall in his own imagination.”