Luke 12:16

Translations

Modern

Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.

Traditional

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Literal

And He spoke a parable to them, saying, “The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.

Latin

Dixit autem similitudinem ad illos, dicens: Hominis cujusdam divitis uberes fructus ager attulit:

Original

Greek

English

Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.

Notes

Luke 12:16–20

On the surface, the rich man’s plan seemed wise. But he thought only about himself (compare Ecclesiastes 5:10). He did not think about giving any of his crops to people in need. He assumed that his wealth would last. He only wanted a place to store it and did not include God in his plans (see James 4:13–17). So God’s judgment against him was just.

Luke 12:13–21

This parable shows the danger of trusting in riches instead of in God.

Theme notes and profiles

Rich and Poor in the Gospel of Luke

Events

Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29

Related verses

Genesis 26:12–14
Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him,
Hosea 2:8
For she does not acknowledge that it was I who gave her grain, new wine, and oil, who lavished on her silver and gold—which they crafted for Baal.
Genesis 41:47–49
During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.
Psalm 73:3
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Matthew 5:45
…that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Psalm 73:12
Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.
Job 12:6
The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.
Acts 14:17
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Parable Poor, the Riches Sin Wealth

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Covetousness: The Rich Fool Fool: Parables of of the Rich Fool Happiness of the Wicked: Illustrated Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Rich Fool Parables: Parables of Christ: Rich Fool Riches: Denunciations Against Those Who: Folly and Danger of Trusting To-Illustrated Self-Indulgence: The Rich Fool The Happiness of the Wicked: Illustrated The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning

Luke 12:16

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