Luke 12:13-40 BSB

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:24

“Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap, which have no store-chamber nor barn, and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” In considering such things let them think about the birds, even unclean birds like the ravens (or crows) - Leviticus 11:15. They do not sow nor do they reap. They do not pile up wealth like the rich fool. They do not build up large store-chambers which will last for many years. And yet God feeds them as He promised (see Psalms 147:9).... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:25

“And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to the measure of his life?” The word used here may mean ‘to his measure of life’, for while ‘cubit’ may seem to suggest the length of an object, outside sources do in fact speak of a ‘cubit of time’; and we can compare with this Psalms 39:5 where ‘a handbreadth’ is used to describe the length of days. Or the same word may mean ‘to his stature.’ The former would fit in with the last parable when death came suddenly (compare Psalms 39:4-5). The... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:26

“If then you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you anxious concerning the rest?” So as they cannot do even what is least, add a tiny amount to their length of life (or to their height), why should they spend all their lives worrying about the rest, like the rich fool did, even though he had so much? Worrying about food and clothing is foolish. What they should rather be concerned with is making the most of their lives, of what they themselves are. It should again be noted... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:27

“Consider the flowers, how they grow, they toil not, neither do they spin, yet I say to you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” A second illustration is given as to clothing. The gorgeous flowers of the field grow beautiful without a lot of toiling and spinning, and yet they even outmatch the glory of the supremely wealthy Solomon. The warning here is against excessive effort like that required to make rich fabrics. To those who follow Him that should be spurned.... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:28

“But if God so clothes the growth in the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?” And God supplies such beauty to what grows in the fields in spite of how temporary their lives are. (For ‘today and tomorrow’ compare Luke 13:32 where it means for a little while). How much more then will He add to our lives the beauty that we seek, the true beauty, and ensure that we are clothed. And yet they should then note that all... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:29-30

“And seek not you what you shall eat, and what you shall drink, neither be you of doubtful mind, for all these things do the nations of the world seek after, but your Father knows that you have need of these things.” The conclusion is therefore that as everything is transient we should not be worried about the daily provisions for our lives. They are of little worth except for survival. And while those are the things that the nations of the world seek after, that is because they have no Father... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:31

“But seek you his Kingly Rule, and these things will be added to you.” So what they should putting all their attention to is rather seeking the Kingly Rule of God. That should take up their full concentration. And then all the remainder will be added to them. Their attention should be on hearing Him and obeying Him, and doing His will. It is in the light of this that all that has gone before makes sense. It does not apply to the nations of the world. It applies only to those who are under His... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:32

As They Seek The Kingly Rule of God And Its Establishment Among Men They Must Recognise That It is Not All Just A Matter Of Numbers. “Fear not, little flock; for your Father was pleased to give you the Kingly Rule.” Jesus saw their thoughts and realised that they were puzzled about how the Kingly Rule of God could come about when they were so few. They had followed Him for some time and numbers had grown promisingly, and then they seemed to have fallen. Now they seemed again but few. And yet,... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:33

The Resources That They Will Not Need (12:33-34). “Sell what you have, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens which does not fail, where no thief draws near, nor moth destroys.” But what will they require in order to fulfil their task? What resources will they need? Why, says, Jesus, they will require none. Any possessions that they have are too many. Spiritual warfare only requires spiritual resources. So let them start preparing now by... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:34

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” And the reason for this attitude is made clear. It is because where their treasure is, that is where their hearts will be. Jesus had in mind that those will only really live for Heavenly things who have stored up all their wealth in Heaven, and He says that we must have that in mind too. This thought lies at the root of all that has been said. The Bible constantly warns of the danger of ‘things’ and of ‘riches’ which can get a grip on... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:24

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:27

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:29-30

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:31

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:32

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:33

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:34

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