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Luke 12:22 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 12:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Do Not Be Anxious
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.”
Luke 12:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:22
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. Jesus transitions from warning about greed to teaching about anxiety. The connecting word Therefore (dia touto, διὰ τοῦτο) links the parable of the rich fool to this discourse—since earthly treasure cannot secure your soul, stop obsessing over material provision. Take no thought (me merimnate, μὴ μεριμνᾶτε) means stop being anxious, cease worrying, don't be divided in mind. The verb merimnao (μεριμνάω) comes from merizo (to divide) and nous (mi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:22
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“but in everything”
“I tell you”
“content with such things as you have”
“how he may please the Lord;”
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat”