Luke 12:32

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

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Luke 12:32 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
English Standard Version (ESV)
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
New Living Translation (NLT)
32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
The Message Bible (MSG)
32 Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself.
American Standard Version (ASV)
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
32 Don't be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
32 Don't be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
32 "Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:32

Fear not little flock
these words are particularly directed to the immediate apostles and disciples of Christ; but are true of all the saints in all ages of time, who are compared to a "flock of sheep", being separated from the rest of the world in election, redemption, and the effectual calling, and being folded together in a Gospel church state; and also for their patience, meekness, humility, and harmlessness: these are a "little" flock; few in number, when compared with the wicked of the world; and mean and despicable in the account of men; and little in their own eyes: these are subject to many "fears"; some relate to their outward state, and condition, as that they shall want food and raiment, and not have the necessaries of life; which seems to be in the first place here intended, as appears from the context: and some regard their spiritual and eternal estate, as lest they should have no interest in the love of God, and in the covenant, in the blessings and promises of his grace; lest they should not belong to Christ; or the good work of grace should not be begun in them; or that they should not persevere to the end, and should at last miscarry of eternal life and happiness: and these fears arise from a body of sin, from the temptations of Satan, the hidings of God's face, and the prevalence of unbelief; for they have no true reason for them: God is on their side, and will not leave, nor forsake them, nor shall they want any good thing Christ is their shepherd, and he has bought them, with his own blood, and will lose none of them; and therefore they need not fear being taken care of both in soul and body, for time and eternity: and especially when what follows is considered,

for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom;
not only the Gospel, and the knowledge of the mysteries of it; nor the Gospel church state, and a right to all its ordinances; nor only the kingdom of grace, which cannot be moved; but the kingdom of glory: and which is a gift unto them, not obtained by any deserts or works of theirs; nor is their right unto, and enjoyment of it depending upon any such thing: and it their Father's gift, who is so by adopting grace, and through Christ Jesus their Lord; and which he gives according to his sovereign will and pleasure, and with a good will, delighting in them, and rejoicing over them to do them good, both here and hereafter: so that they may depend upon every good thing needful for them both in this world, and in the world to come; nor should they indulge anxious cares, or slavish fears.

Luke 12:32 In-Context

30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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