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Luke 12:29 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 12:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. neither: or, live not in careful suspense”
Luke 12:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:29
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Jesus transitions from prohibition of anxiety to positive command about priorities. Seek not (kai hymeis me zeteite, καὶ ὑμεῖς μὴ ζητεῖτε) uses the present imperative with negative particle—stop seeking, cease this pattern. The verb zeteo (ζητέω) means to search for, pursue, strive after—it describes directed effort and focused energy. Jesus forbids making what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink (τί φάγητε καὶ τί πίητε) the primary object of life's pursuit.The second prohibition, neither be ye of doubt...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:29
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“Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything? They said”
“eating and drinking the things they give”