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Themes in Luke 12

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Themes in Luke 12

Luke 12:1 (show verse)

In the meantime, after so many thousands of the people had gathered that they were stepping on one another, Jesus began speaking first of all to His disciples, “Be continually on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees [that is, their pervasive, corrupting influence and teaching], which is hypocrisy [producing self-righteousness].

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

Luke 12:2 (show verse)

But there is nothing [so carefully] concealed that it will not be revealed, nor so hidden that it will not be made known.

Exposure » Of sin » Inevitable
Hiding » That which has been hidden
Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Resurrection » What shall be revealed
Sin » Secret sins
Sin » Excuses offered for » Exposure of, inevitable

Luke 12:3 (show verse)

For that reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Manifestation » What shall be manifested
Sin » Secret sins

Luke 12:4 (show verse)

“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Fear » Who not to fear

Luke 12:5 (show verse)

But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] 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

Luke 12:6 (show verse)

Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of 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

Luke 12:7 (show verse)

Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far 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

Luke 12:8 (show verse)

“I say to you, whoever declares openly and confesses Me before men [speaking freely of Me as his Lord], the Son of Man also will declare openly and confess him [as one of His own] before the angels of God.

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

Luke 12:9 (show verse)

But he who denies Me before men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Presumption » Examples of

Luke 12:10 (show verse)

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit [that is, whoever intentionally discredits the Holy Spirit by attributing the authenticating miracles done by Me to Satan], it will not be forgiven him [for him there is no forgiveness].

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » Who shall not be forgiven
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » Those that sin against the holy spirit
Sin » What sin is unforgivable
Sin » The unpardonable

Luke 12:11 (show verse)

When they bring you before the synagogues and the magistrates and the authorities, do not be worried about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to 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

Luke 12:12 (show verse)

for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to 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

Luke 12:13 (show verse)

Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.”

Alertness » What to be aware of
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Goods
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Wealth » A manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:14 (show verse)

But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator over [the two of] you?”

Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Wealth » A manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:15 (show verse)

Then He said to them, “Watch out and guard yourselves against every form of greed; for not even when one has an overflowing abundance does his life consist of nor is it derived from 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 manâ€™s life not consisting in wealth

Luke 12:16 (show verse)

Then He told them a parable, saying, “There was a rich man whose land was very fertile and productive.

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

Luke 12:17 (show verse)

And he began thinking to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have no place [large enough in which] 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

Luke 12:18 (show verse)

Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my storehouses and build larger ones, and I will store all my grain and my goods there.

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

Luke 12:19 (show verse)

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many good things stored up, [enough] for many years; rest and relax, eat, drink and be merry (celebrate continually).”’

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

Luke 12:20 (show verse)

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own all the things you have prepared?’

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

Luke 12:21 (show verse)

So it is for the one who continues to store up and hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] 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

Luke 12:22 (show verse)

Jesus said to His disciples, “For this reason I tell you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; or about your body, as to 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

Luke 12:23 (show verse)

For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.

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

Luke 12:24 (show verse)

Consider the ravens, for they neither sow [seed] nor reap [the crop]; they have no storehouse or barn, and 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

Luke 12:25 (show verse)

And which of you by worrying can add one hour to his life’s span?

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Remedy for
Care » Business family » Anxiety
overmuch Care » Inutility of
Cubit » Who can add to his height
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Unrest » Condemned

Luke 12:26 (show verse)

So if you are not even able to do a very little thing [such as that], why are you worried about the rest?

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » Inutility of
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded

Luke 12:27 (show verse)

Consider the lilies and wildflowers, how they grow [in the open field]. They neither labor nor spin [wool to make clothing]; yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory and splendor dressed himself like one of these.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Lily » Example of » Trust
Solomon » The splendor of his court

Luke 12:28 (show verse)

But if this is how God clothes the grass which is in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You of little faith!

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Grass » God's care of
Oven » Figurative

Luke 12:29 (show verse)

So as for you, do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink; nor have an anxious and unsettled mind.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded

Luke 12:30 (show verse)

For all the [pagan] nations of the world greedily seek these things; and your [heavenly] Father [already] knows that you need them.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in

Luke 12:31 (show verse)

But [strive for and actively] seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
failure » What does not fail
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His kingdom

Luke 12:32 (show verse)

Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure 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

Luke 12:33 (show verse)

“Sell your possessions (show compassion) and give [donations] to the poor. Provide money belts for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near 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

Luke 12:34 (show verse)

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
failure » What does not fail
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Treasure » Figurative » Of the object of the affections

Luke 12:35 (show verse)

“Be dressed and ready for active service, and keep your lamps continuously 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

Luke 12:36 (show verse)

Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that when he comes and knocks they may 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

Luke 12:37 (show verse)

Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those servants whom the master finds awake and watching when he arrives. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will prepare himself to serve, and will have them recline 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

Luke 12:38 (show verse)

Whether he comes in the second watch (before midnight), or even in the third (after midnight), and finds them so [prepared and ready], blessed are those servants.

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

Luke 12:39 (show verse)

“But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time the thief was coming, he [would have been awake and alert, and] would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

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
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord

Luke 12:40 (show verse)

You too, be continually ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”

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

Luke 12:41 (show verse)

Peter said, “Lord, are You addressing this parable to us [disciples], or to everyone else as well?”

Peter » Of the parable of the steward
Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:42 (show verse)

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?

Servant » Figurative
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described

Luke 12:43 (show verse)

Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he arrives.

Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:44 (show verse)

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Servant » Figurative

Luke 12:45 (show verse)

But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My master is taking his time in coming,’ and begins to beat the servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
Gluttony » Danger of, illustrated
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
Servant » Figurative
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Other examples

Luke 12:46 (show verse)

the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Gluttony » Danger of, illustrated
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Servant » Figurative
Unbelief » The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful servants
The wicked » Guilt of » Portion of

Luke 12:47 (show verse)

And that servant who knew his master’s will, and yet did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will be beaten with many lashes [of the whip],

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

Luke 12:48 (show verse)

but the one who did not know it and did things worthy of a beating, will receive only a few [lashes]. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.

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

Luke 12:49 (show verse)

“I have come to cast fire (judgment) on the earth; and how I wish that it were already kindled!

Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Figurative » Judgments
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Fire » Inward » Christ came to ignite
Inward fire » Christ came to ignite
Mission » Christ's

Luke 12:50 (show verse)

I have a baptism [of great suffering] with which to be baptized, and how [greatly] I am distressed until it is accomplished!

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

Luke 12:51 (show verse)

Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division [between believers and unbelievers];

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

Luke 12:52 (show verse)

for from now on five in one household will be divided [over Me], three against two and two against three.

Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution

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 daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”

Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution

Luke 12:54 (show verse)

He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘It is going to rain,’ and that is how it turns out.

Clouds » From the west, bring rain
Discerning » Discerning the times
Meteorology » Forecast of the weather
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Rain » The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated
Weather » Forecast of

Luke 12:55 (show verse)

And when [you see that] a south wind is blowing, you say, ‘It will be a hot day,’ and it happens.

Discerning » Discerning the times
Meteorology » Heat
Meteorology » Forecast of the weather
Meteorology » Wind » South
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Weather » Forecast of
Wind » South wind
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » South
Wind » East » In canaan

Luke 12:56 (show verse)

You hypocrites (play-actors, pretenders)! You know how to analyze and intelligently interpret the appearance of the earth and sky [to forecast the weather], but why do you not intelligently interpret this present time?

Discerning » Discerning the times
Dullness » Condemned
Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Dullness, condemned

Luke 12:57 (show verse)

“And why do you not even on your own initiative judge what is right?

Parables » Parables of Christ » Cloud and wind

Luke 12:58 (show verse)

For while you are going with your opponent [at law] to appear before a magistrate, on the way make an effort to settle, so that he does not drag you before the judge, and the judge does not [rule against you and] turn you over to the officer, and the officer does not throw you into prison.

Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called magistrates
Creditor » Oppressions of
Litigation » To be avoided
Magistrate » An officer of civil law

Luke 12:59 (show verse)

I say to you, you [absolutely] will not get out of there until you have paid the very last cent.”

Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Creditor » Oppressions of