Translations
Modern
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Traditional
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
Literal
And who of you, being anxious, is able to add to his lifespan a cubit?
Latin
Quis autem vestrum cogitando potest adjicere ad staturam suam cubitum unum?
Original
Greek
English
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Notes
add a single hour to his life (literally add a single cubit to his length): Worry cannot make life any longer.
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
Measurements
- a single hour to his life: About 18 in (45 cm)
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God Care: Remedy For Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Crushes Cubit: Who Can Add to his Height Faith: Enjoined Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Overmuch Care: Uselessness of