Luke 12:31

31 But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to 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 And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mind be full of doubts.

30 For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.

31 But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.

32 Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33 Give what property you have in exchange for money, and give the money to the poor; make for yourselves money-bags which will not get old, wealth stored up in heaven which will be yours for ever, where thieves will not come nor worms put it to destruction.