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Luke 12:24 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 12:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”
Luke 12:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them (κατανοήσατε τοὺς κόρακας, katanoēsate tous korakas)—Jesus commands intense observation of ravens, birds deemed ritually unclean (Leviticus 11:15) yet sustained by divine providence. The verb katanoeō means "perceive fully, contemplate," not casual glancing. Ravens neither speirō (sow) nor therizō (reap)—agricultural terms emphasizing human labor and planning—yet ho theos trephei autous (God feeds them).How much more are ye better than the fowls? (posō mallon hymeis diapherete tōn p...
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Cross-References for Luke 12:24
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“Fear ye not therefore”
“and for the young ravens when they call.”
“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
“when his young ones cry to God”
“The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”
“and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?'”
“who was of the foreigners of Gilead”
“but your Father knows that you need these things.”