Luke 12:22-32

Do Not Worry

22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. ¹

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

24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ^[a]

26 So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. ^[b] Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!

29 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

30 For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

31 But seek His ^[c] kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

Treasures in Heaven

32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. ²

Cross References

• 1. (Matthew 6:25–34)
• 2. (Matthew 6:19–21)

Footnotes

• [a] Or a single cubit to his height; a cubit was approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters.
• [b] NE and Tischendorf Consider the lilies: They do not spin or weave.
• [c] BYZ and TR God’s; see Matthew 6:33.