Luke 12:31

31 But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition.

Luke 12:31 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:31

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God
The Vulgate Latin version adds, "first", as also, "and his righteousness", as in ( Matthew 6:33 ) and the Ethiopic version reads, "seek his kingdom and righteousness" meaning either the grace of God, which is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, ( Romans 14:17 ) or the heavenly glory; unless the Gospel, and the dispensation of it, which is the Messiah's kingdom, and which was then just ushering in, should rather be intended.

And all these things shall be added unto you;
food and raiment, which are as much as can be enjoyed; and godliness with these, and contentment with them, is great gain; (See Gill on Matthew 6:33).

Luke 12:31 In-Context

29 "Therefore, do not be asking what you are to eat nor what you are to drink; and do not waver between hope and fear.

30 For though the nations of the world pursue these things, as for you, your Father knows that you need them.

31 But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition.

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

33 Sell your possessions and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses that will never wear out, a treasure inexhaustible in Heaven, where no thief can come nor moth consume.