Translations
Modern
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And He said to His disciples, “Because of this I say to you, do not be anxious for life, what you may eat, nor for your body, what you might put on.
Latin
Dixitque ad discipulos suos: Ideo dico vobis, nolite solliciti esse animæ vestræ quid manducetis, neque corpori quid induamini.
Original
Greek
English
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
Notes
After Jesus warns against greed (not being content), he teaches about living in dependence on God (12:13–21). The disciples of Jesus were to focus on God’s kingdom and his purpose in this world rather than being obsessed with possessions.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Being Content Blessing: Temporal, from God Care: Remedy For Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Faith: Enjoined Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Overmuch Care: About Earthly Things, Forbidden Taking Care of your Body