Translations
Modern
So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?
Traditional
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
Literal
If, then, you are not even able to do the least, why are you anxious about the rest?
Latin
Si ergo neque quod minimum est potestis, quid de ceteris solliciti estis?
Original
Greek
English
So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?
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
Blessing: Temporal, from God Care: Remedy For Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Crushes Faith: Enjoined Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Overmuch Care: Uselessness of