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Luke 12

Luke 12:27

Do Not Worry · Luke 12:22–31
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Translations

Modern
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.
Traditional
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Literal
Consider the lilies, how they grow: They do not labor, nor do they spin. Yet I say to you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these.
Latin
Considerate lilia quomodo crescunt: non laborant, neque nent: dico autem vobis, nec Salomon in omni gloria sua vestiebatur sicut unum ex istis.

Original

Greek
English
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Notes

Luke 12:27

King Solomon was one of the wealthiest kings in the world during his time (see 2 Chronicles 9:13–22).

Luke 12:22–34

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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 6:25–34

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Care: Remedy For Care: Worldly Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Faith: Enjoined Garden Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Lilies Lily: Lessons of Trust Gathered From Solomon: The Splendor of his Court