Luke 12:17

Translations

Modern

So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’

Traditional

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

Literal

And he was reasoning within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, because I have nowhere I will store up my fruits?’

Latin

…et cogitabat intra se dicens: Quid faciam, quia non habeo quo congregem fructus meos?

Original

Greek

English

So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’

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

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
2 Corinthians 9:6–15
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Luke 18:22
On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
1 John 3:16
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.
Luke 16:9
I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
Acts 16:30
Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
Luke 19:17
His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
Luke 10:25
One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Luke 14:13–14
But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,

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-Delusion: Prosperity Frequently Leads To Self-Indulgence: The Rich Fool The Happiness of the Wicked: Illustrated The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning

Luke 12:17

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