Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of Luke
Chapter 12  -  Read Chapter
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:27 JFB -> Commentary on 12:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:27 PNT -> Commentary on 12:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:27 TFG -> Commentary on 12:27 TSK -> Commentary on 12:27 TSK -> Entry for 12:27 WEN -> Notes on 12:27 NTB -> Care; Commandments; Faith; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Lily; Solomon EBD -> Adoption; Lily SBD -> Lily WJD -> Devotional using 12:27 WJD -> Devotional using 12:27 12:27 - [In Context] Look at the wild flowers. See how they grow. They don't work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:28 JFB -> Commentary on 12:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:28 PNT -> Commentary on 12:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:28 TFG -> Commentary on 12:28 TSK -> Commentary on 12:28 TSK -> Entry for 12:28 WEN -> Notes on 12:28 NTB -> Care; Commandments; Faith; God (continued); Grass; Jesus, The Christ; Oven EBD -> Adoption; Grass WJD -> Devotional using 12:28 WJD -> Devotional using 12:28 12:28 - [In Context] God clothes the grass in the field like that. That grass is living today, but tomorrow it will be thrown into the fire to be burned. So you know that God will clothe you much more. Don't have so little faith!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:29 JFB -> Commentary on 12:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:29 PNT -> Commentary on 12:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:29 TFG -> Commentary on 12:29 TSK -> Commentary on 12:29 TSK -> Entry for 12:29 WEN -> Notes on 12:29 NTB -> Care; Commandments; Faith; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Care, Overmuch EBD -> Adoption WJD -> Devotional using 12:29 WJD -> Devotional using 12:29 12:29 - [In Context] So don't always think about what you will eat or what you will drink. Don't worry about it.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:30 JFB -> Commentary on 12:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:30 PNT -> Commentary on 12:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:30 TFG -> Commentary on 12:30 TSK -> Commentary on 12:30 TSK -> Entry for 12:30 WEN -> Notes on 12:30 NTB -> Care; Commandments; Faith; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Seeking God EBD -> Adoption WJD -> Devotional using 12:30 WJD -> Devotional using 12:30 12:30 - [In Context] All the people that don't know God try to get those things. Your Father (God) knows that you need those things.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:31 JFB -> Commentary on 12:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:31 PNT -> Commentary on 12:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:31 TFG -> Commentary on 12:31 TSK -> Commentary on 12:31 TSK -> Entry for 12:31 WEN -> Notes on 12:31 NTB -> Care; Commandments; Faith; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Seeking God EBD -> Adoption TV -> Devotional using 12:31 WJD -> Devotional using 12:31 TV -> Devotional using 12:31 WJD -> Devotional using 12:31 TV -> Devotional using 12:31 12:31 - [In Context] The thing you should want is God's kingdom. Then all these other things you need will be given to you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:32 JFB -> Commentary on 12:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:32 PNT -> Commentary on 12:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:32 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:32 TFG -> Commentary on 12:32 TSK -> Commentary on 12:32 TSK -> Entry for 12:32 WEN -> Notes on 12:32 NTB -> Care; Faith; Heaven; Jesus, The Christ; Righteous TTT -> Reward of Saints, The EBD -> Adoption WJD -> Devotional using 12:32 WJD -> Devotional using 12:32 12:32 - [In Context] "Don't fear, little flock (group). Your Father (God) wants to give you the kingdom.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:33 JFB -> Commentary on 12:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:33 PNT -> Commentary on 12:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:33 TFG -> Commentary on 12:33 TSK -> Commentary on 12:33 TSK -> Entry for 12:33 WEN -> Notes on 12:33 NTB -> Alms; Covetousness; Heaven; Jesus, The Christ; Liberality; Poor; Treasure TTT -> Heaven; Liberality; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Pilgrims and Strangers; Reward of Saints, The; Theft EBD -> Moth SBD -> Purse WJD -> Devotional using 12:33 WJD -> Devotional using 12:33 12:33 - [In Context] Sell the things you have and give that money to people that need it. The riches of this world don't continue. So get the kind of riches that continue. Get the treasure of heaven. That treasure continues forever. Thieves can't steal your treasure in heaven, and moths can't destroy it.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:34 JFB -> Commentary on 12:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:34 PNT -> Commentary on 12:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:34 TFG -> Commentary on 12:34 TSK -> Commentary on 12:34 TSK -> Entry for 12:34 WEN -> Notes on 12:34 NTB -> Covetousness; Jesus, The Christ; Liberality; Treasure WJD -> Devotional using 12:34 WJD -> Devotional using 12:34 12:34 - [In Context] Your heart will be where your treasure is.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:35 JFB -> Commentary on 12:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:35 PNT -> Commentary on 12:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:35 TFG -> Commentary on 12:35 TSK -> Commentary on 12:35 TSK -> Entry for 12:35 WEN -> Notes on 12:35 NTB -> Death; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Servant; Steward; Watchfulness TTT -> Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature of; Watchfulness WJD -> Devotional using 12:35 WJD -> Devotional using 12:35 12:35 - [In Context] "Be ready! Be fully dressed and have your lights shining.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:36 JFB -> Commentary on 12:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:36 PNT -> Commentary on 12:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:36 TFG -> Commentary on 12:36 TSK -> Commentary on 12:36 TSK -> Entry for 12:36 WEN -> Notes on 12:36 NTB -> Death; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Servant; Steward; Waiting; Watchfulness TTT -> Second Coming of Christ, The; Waiting Upon God; Watchfulness EBD -> Knock WJD -> Devotional using 12:36 WJD -> Devotional using 12:36 12:36 - [In Context] Be like servants that are waiting for their master to come home from a wedding party. The master comes and knocks. The servants open the door for the master.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:37 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:37 JFB -> Commentary on 12:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:37 PNT -> Commentary on 12:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:37 TFG -> Commentary on 12:37 TSK -> Commentary on 12:37 TSK -> Entry for 12:37 WEN -> Notes on 12:37 NTB -> Character; Death; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Obedience; Servant; Steward; Watchfulness TTT -> Blessed, The; Character of Saints; Girdles; Second Coming of Christ, The; Watchfulness WJD -> Devotional using 12:37 WJD -> Devotional using 12:37 12:37 - [In Context] Those servants will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that his servants are ready and waiting for him. I tell you the truth. The master will dress himself for work and tell the servants to sit at the table. Then the master will serve them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:38 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:38 JFB -> Commentary on 12:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:38 PNT -> Commentary on 12:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:38 TFG -> Commentary on 12:38 TSK -> Commentary on 12:38 TSK -> Entry for 12:38 WEN -> Notes on 12:38 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Night; Obedience; Servant; Steward; Watchfulness TTT -> Night; Second Coming of Christ, The EBD -> Cock-crowing; Hour; Watches WJD -> Devotional using 12:38 WJD -> Devotional using 12:38 12:38 - [In Context] Those servants might have to wait until midnight or later for their master. But they will be happy when their master comes in and finds them still waiting.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:39 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:39 JFB -> Commentary on 12:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:39 PNT -> Commentary on 12:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:39 TFG -> Commentary on 12:39 TSK -> Commentary on 12:39 TSK -> Entry for 12:39 WEN -> Notes on 12:39 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Servant; Watchfulness TTT -> Second Coming of Christ, The EBD -> Hour WJD -> Devotional using 12:39 WJD -> Devotional using 12:39 12:39 - [In Context] Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time a thief was coming, then the owner would not allow the thief to enter his house.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:40 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:40 JFB -> Commentary on 12:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:40 PNT -> Commentary on 12:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:40 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:40 TFG -> Commentary on 12:40 TSK -> Commentary on 12:40 TSK -> Entry for 12:40 WEN -> Notes on 12:40 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Servant; Watchfulness TTT -> Second Coming of Christ, The UTM -> Devotional using 12:40 WJD -> Devotional using 12:40 WJD -> Devotional using 12:40 12:40 - [In Context] So you also must be ready! The Son of Man F229 will come at a time when you don't expect him!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:41 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:41 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:41 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:41 JFB -> Commentary on 12:41 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:41 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:41 PNT -> Commentary on 12:41 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:41 TFG -> Commentary on 12:41 TSK -> Commentary on 12:41 TSK -> Entry for 12:41 WEN -> Notes on 12:41 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Servant TTT -> Watchfulness WJD -> Devotional using 12:41 12:41 - [In Context] Peter said, "Lord, did you tell this story for us or for all people?"
FOOTNOTES: F229: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.