Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

King James Version

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Holman Bible

Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.

International Standard Version

Stop being afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

A Conservative Version

Fear not, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

American Standard Version

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Amplified

Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

An Understandable Version

" [And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.

Anderson New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Bible in Basic English

Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Common New Testament

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Daniel Mace New Testament

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

Darby Translation

Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.

Godbey New Testament

Fear not, little flock; because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

Goodspeed New Testament

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.

John Wesley New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Julia Smith Translation

Fear not, little flock; for your Father was contented to give you the kingdom.

King James 2000

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

Modern King James verseion

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Fear not little flock, for it is your father's pleasure, to give you a kingdom.

Moffatt New Testament

Fear not, you little flock, for your Father is delighted to give you the Realm.

Montgomery New Testament

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

NET Bible

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

New Heart English Bible

Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Noyes New Testament

Fear not, little flock! for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Sawyer New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

The Emphasized Bible

Be not afraid, the dear little flock! for your Father delighteth to give you, the kingdom.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you the kingdom.

Twentieth Century New Testament

So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.

Webster

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Weymouth New Testament

"Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom.

Williams New Testament

Stop being afraid, my little flock, for your Father has gladly chosen to give you the kingdom.

World English Bible

Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Worrell New Testament

"Fear not, little flock; because your Father delighted to give you the Kingdom.

Worsley New Testament

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Youngs Literal Translation

'Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
φοβέω 
Phobeo 
fear, be afraid, be afraid of, reverence,
Usage: 68

not
μή 
me 
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493

μικρός μικρότερος 
Mikros 
Usage: 15

ποίμνιον 
Poimnion 
Usage: 4

for
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

it is
εὐδοκέω 
Eudokeo 
Usage: 20

ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

εὐδοκέω 
Eudokeo 
Usage: 20

to give
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

you
ὑμῖν 
Humin 
you, ye, your, not tr,
Usage: 293

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 12:32

References

Images Luke 12:32

Prayers for Luke 12:32

Context Readings

Anxiety

31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.



Cross References

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd He will tend His flock,
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead the nursing ewes.

Matthew 11:25-27

At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.

Matthew 14:27

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Luke 10:21

At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.

John 10:26-30

But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep.

Philippians 2:13

for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Song of Songs 1:7-8

“Tell me, O you whom my soul loves,
Where do you pasture your flock,
Where do you make it lie down at noon?
For why should I be like one who veils herself
Beside the flocks of your companions?”

Isaiah 41:14

“Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel;
I will help you,” declares the Lord, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 53:6

All of us like sheep have gone astray,
Each of us has turned to his own way;
But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all
To fall on Him.

Jeremiah 3:19

“Then I said,
‘How I would set you among My sons
And give you a pleasant land,
The most beautiful inheritance of the nations!’
And I said, ‘You shall call Me, My Father,
And not turn away from following Me.’

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

John 18:36

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.”

John 21:15-17

So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus *said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Tend My lambs.”

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:28-32

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Ephesians 1:5-9

He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power,

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 1:3-5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

2 Peter 1:11

for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

Revelation 1:6

and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 22:5

And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 18:12-14

“What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying?

Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and the first last.”

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