12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither {i} be ye of doubtful mind.(i) A metaphor taken of things that hang in the air, for those that care too much for this worldly life, and rely upon the arm of man, always have wavering and doubtful minds, swaying sometimes this way, and sometimes that way. read more
12:31 {8} But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.(8) They will lack nothing who are diligent for the kingdom of heaven. read more
12:32 {9} Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.(9) It is a foolish thing not to look for small things at the hands of him who freely gives us the greatest things. read more
12:33 {10} Sell that ye have, and give {k} alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.(10) A godly bountifulness is a proper way to get true riches.(k) This is the figure of speech metonymy, for by this word "alms" is meant that compassion and friendliness of a heart that cares tenderly for the misery and poor condition of a man, and shows this feeling by some gift, and has the name given to it... read more
12:35 {11} Let your loins be girded about, and [your] lights burning;(11) The life of the faithful servants of God in this world is certainly a diligent journey, having the light of the word going before the journey. read more
12:40 {12} Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.(12) None need to watch more than they that have some degree of honour in the household of God. read more
12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] {l} portion of meat in due season?(l) That is, every month the measure of corn that was given to them. read more
12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask {m} the more.(m) More than the one who did not receive as much. read more
THE PEOPLE WARNED AGAINST FALSE LEADERS (vs.1-12) At a time when the crowd was extremely large, the Lord addressed His disciples "first of all," warning them to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. We have seen that their meticulous formality was only a coverup of inward evil. Why? Because their object was to impress the crowd. How great a danger this is even for true disciples! We like the recognition of others and forget to seek only the approval of God. Let us not be... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:22
12:22 {7} And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.(7) Earnestly thinking upon the providence of God is a present remedy for this life against the most foolish and wasting worry of men. read more