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Luke 12:26 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 12:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?”
Luke 12:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:26
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Jesus draws a logical conclusion from verse 25. The phrase that thing which is least (elachiston, ἐλάχιστον) refers to the smallest, most insignificant matter. If anxiety cannot accomplish even to elachiston (the very least thing)—adding a cubit to stature or a moment to life—why persist in worrying about the rest (ton loipon, τῶν λοιπῶν), the greater concerns of food, clothing, and provision?The Greek construction ei oun oude elachiston dynasthe (εἰ οὖν οὐδὲ ἐλάχιστον δύνασθε, "if then not even the least...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:26
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“because he cares for you.”
“for who can make that straight”
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat”