Thematic Bible
Luke 12:1 (show verse)
Meanwhile, when many thousands of the crowd had gathered so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
Beware » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrisy » What is hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Beware the principles of
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Warnings » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrisy » What is hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Beware the principles of
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Warnings » Beware of evil
Luke 12:2 (show verse)
Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is secret that will not be made known.
Luke 12:3 (show verse)
So then whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.
Luke 12:4 (show verse)
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.
Luke 12:5 (show verse)
But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
Destiny » Ruler of
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
God, Power of » The wicked » Shall be destroyed by
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
God, Power of » The wicked » Shall be destroyed by
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Luke 12:6 (show verse)
Aren't five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God.
Animals » God's care of
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » God's care for
Christian ministers » God's care of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » God's care for
Christian ministers » God's care of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing
Luke 12:7 (show verse)
In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Christian ministers » God's care of
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Hair » Numbered
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Hair » Numbered
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Luke 12:8 (show verse)
"I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God's angels.
Angels » In heaven
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Whosoever » Of salvation
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Whosoever » Of salvation
Luke 12:9 (show verse)
But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God's angels.
Luke 12:10 (show verse)
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the person who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Luke 12:11 (show verse)
But when they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how you should make your defense or what you should say,
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Business family » Anxiety
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Magistrate » An officer of civil law
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
Unrest » Condemned
Care » Business family » Anxiety
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Magistrate » An officer of civil law
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
Unrest » Condemned
Luke 12:12 (show verse)
for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say."
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
Luke 12:13 (show verse)
Then someone from the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me."
Luke 12:14 (show verse)
But Jesus said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator between you two?"
Luke 12:15 (show verse)
Then he said to them, "Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Alertness » What to be aware of
Beware » Beware of evil
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Covetousness » Beware of
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
natural Life » The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions
Riches » Life consists not in abundance of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Wealth » A man’s life not consisting in wealth
Beware » Beware of evil
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Covetousness » Beware of
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
natural Life » The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions
Riches » Life consists not in abundance of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Wealth » A man’s life not consisting in wealth
Luke 12:16 (show verse)
He then told them a parable: "The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Luke 12:17 (show verse)
so he thought to himself, 'What should I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?'
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
Luke 12:18 (show verse)
Then he said, 'I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Plans of men » Plans, examples of » The rich fool
Presumption » Exhibited in » Planning for futurity
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Plans of men » Plans, examples of » The rich fool
Presumption » Exhibited in » Planning for futurity
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Luke 12:19 (show verse)
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"'
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Carnal security » Poverty
Common delusions » Trusting in riches
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Gluttony » Leads to » Carnal security
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
Presuming upon time » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Poverty
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives shall be prolonged
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives will be prolonged
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Alertness » What to be aware of
Carnal security » Poverty
Common delusions » Trusting in riches
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Gluttony » Leads to » Carnal security
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
Presuming upon time » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Poverty
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives shall be prolonged
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives will be prolonged
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Luke 12:20 (show verse)
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
death » Miscellaneous subjects » Requiring the soul
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Fools » Depend upon their wealth
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is uncertain
Immortality » Of the soul
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Soul » Immortal
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
The wicked » Death of
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
death » Miscellaneous subjects » Requiring the soul
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Fools » Depend upon their wealth
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is uncertain
Immortality » Of the soul
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Soul » Immortal
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
The wicked » Death of
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Luke 12:21 (show verse)
So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God."
Accumulation of wealth » The accumulation of, disappointing
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » The perils of » The accumulation of, disappointing
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » The accumulation of, disappointing
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » The perils of » The accumulation of, disappointing
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » The accumulation of, disappointing
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Luke 12:22 (show verse)
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.
Anxiety » Not being anxious
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Luke 12:23 (show verse)
For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » God provides for
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Birds » God provides for
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Luke 12:24 (show verse)
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Animals » God's care of
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Birds » God provides for
Birds » Divine care of
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Raven » Cared for by divine providence
Ravens » God provides food for
Ravens » Described as » Improvident
Animals » God's care of
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Birds » God provides for
Birds » Divine care of
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Raven » Cared for by divine providence
Ravens » God provides food for
Ravens » Described as » Improvident
Luke 12:25 (show verse)
And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?
Luke 12:26 (show verse)
So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?
Luke 12:27 (show verse)
Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!
Luke 12:28 (show verse)
And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you people of little faith!
Luke 12:29 (show verse)
So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.
Luke 12:30 (show verse)
For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Luke 12:31 (show verse)
Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Luke 12:32 (show verse)
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
failure » What does not fail
God's Flock » General references to
God » Pillar of » Flock of
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Care » Remedy for
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
failure » What does not fail
God's Flock » General references to
God » Pillar of » Flock of
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Luke 12:33 (show verse)
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out -- a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
failure » What does not fail
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Liberality » Should be exercised » In giving alms
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Theft » Heavenly treasure secure from
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
failure » What does not fail
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Liberality » Should be exercised » In giving alms
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Theft » Heavenly treasure secure from
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
Luke 12:34 (show verse)
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Luke 12:35 (show verse)
"Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning;
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten with the loins girt
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Illustrated
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten with the loins girt
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Illustrated
Luke 12:36 (show verse)
be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Waiting » Illustrated
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
Watchfulness » Illustrated
death » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Waiting » Illustrated
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
Watchfulness » Illustrated
Luke 12:37 (show verse)
Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
the Blessed » Who watch for the lord
Character » Of saints » Watchful
Character of saints » Watchful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Blessedness of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant
Character » Of saints » Watchful
Character of saints » Watchful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Blessedness of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant
Luke 12:38 (show verse)
Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, blessed are those slaves!
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Luke 12:39 (show verse)
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
Luke 12:40 (show verse)
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Luke 12:41 (show verse)
Then Peter said, "Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for everyone?"
Luke 12:42 (show verse)
The Lord replied, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?
Luke 12:43 (show verse)
Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns.
Luke 12:44 (show verse)
I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
Luke 12:45 (show verse)
But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master is delayed in returning,' and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, drink, and get drunk,
Luke 12:46 (show verse)
then the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not foresee, and will cut him in two, and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
Luke 12:47 (show verse)
That servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or do what his master asked will receive a severe beating.
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
Error » Sins » Of omission
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Of the wicked
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Sin » Aggravated by neglecting advantages
Sin » Degrees in
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Error » Sins » Of omission
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Of the wicked
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Sin » Aggravated by neglecting advantages
Sin » Degrees in
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Luke 12:48 (show verse)
But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Giving and gifts » A large amount
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Requirements » A large amount
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Sin » Degrees in
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Giving and gifts » A large amount
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Requirements » A large amount
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Sin » Degrees in
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Luke 12:49 (show verse)
"I have come to bring fire on the earth -- and how I wish it were already kindled!
Luke 12:50 (show verse)
I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is finished!
Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Pressure of duty » It binds the soul to its task
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Pressure of duty » It binds the soul to its task
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself
Luke 12:51 (show verse)
Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Luke 12:52 (show verse)
For from now on there will be five in one household divided, three against two and two against three.
Luke 12:53 (show verse)
They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
Luke 12:54 (show verse)
Jesus also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, 'A rainstorm is coming,' and it does.
Luke 12:55 (show verse)
And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, 'There will be scorching heat,' and there is.
Luke 12:56 (show verse)
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how can you not know how to interpret the present time?
Luke 12:57 (show verse)
"And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:58 (show verse)
As you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so that he will not drag you before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.
Luke 12:59 (show verse)
I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the very last cent!"