Parallel Verses

Amplified

Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

New American Standard Bible

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

King James Version

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Holman Bible

Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.

International Standard Version

Stop being afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

A Conservative Version

Fear not, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

American Standard Version

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

An Understandable Version

" [And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.

Anderson New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Bible in Basic English

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

Common New Testament

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Daniel Mace New Testament

fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.

Darby Translation

Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.

Godbey New Testament

Fear not, little flock; because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

Goodspeed New Testament

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.

John Wesley New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Julia Smith Translation

Fear not, little flock; for your Father was contented to give you the kingdom.

King James 2000

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

"Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

Modern King James verseion

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Fear not little flock, for it is your father's pleasure, to give you a kingdom.

Moffatt New Testament

Fear not, you little flock, for your Father is delighted to give you the Realm.

Montgomery New Testament

"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

NET Bible

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

New Heart English Bible

Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Noyes New Testament

Fear not, little flock! for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Sawyer New Testament

Fear not, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

The Emphasized Bible

Be not afraid, the dear little flock! for your Father delighteth to give you, the kingdom.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you the kingdom.

Twentieth Century New Testament

So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.

Webster

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Weymouth New Testament

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

Williams New Testament

Stop being afraid, my little flock, for your Father has gladly chosen to give you the kingdom.

World English Bible

Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

Worrell New Testament

"Fear not, little flock; because your Father delighted to give you the Kingdom.

Worsley New Testament

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Youngs Literal Translation

'Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
φοβέω 
Phobeo 
fear, be afraid, be afraid of, reverence,
Usage: 68

not
μή 
me 
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493

μικρός μικρότερος 
Mikros 
Usage: 15

ποίμνιον 
Poimnion 
Usage: 4

for
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

it is
εὐδοκέω 
Eudokeo 
Usage: 20

ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

εὐδοκέω 
Eudokeo 
Usage: 20

to give
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

you
ὑμῖν 
Humin 
you, ye, your, not tr,
Usage: 293

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 12:32

References

Images Luke 12:32

Prayers for Luke 12:32

Context Readings

Anxiety

31 But [strive for and actively] seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 “Sell your possessions (show compassion) and give [donations] to the poor. Provide money belts for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.



Cross References

Isaiah 40:11


He will protect His flock like a shepherd,
He will gather the lambs in His arm,
He will carry them in His bosom;
He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young.

Matthew 11:25-27

At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth [I openly and joyfully acknowledge Your great wisdom], that You have hidden these things [these spiritual truths] from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants [to new believers, to those seeking God’s will and purpose].

Matthew 14:27

But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”

Luke 10:21

In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things [relating to salvation] from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants [the childlike and untaught]. Yes, Father, for this way was [Your gracious will and choice, and was] well-pleasing in Your sight.

John 10:26-30

But you do not believe Me [so you do not trust and follow Me] because you are not My sheep.

Philippians 2:13

For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.

Song of Songs 1:7-8


“Tell me, O you whom my soul loves,
Where do you pasture your flock,
Where do you make it lie down at noon?
For why should I be like one who is veiled
Beside the flocks of your companions?”

Isaiah 41:14


“Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel;
I will help you,” declares the Lord, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 53:6


All of us like sheep have gone astray,
We have turned, each one, to his own way;
But the Lord has caused the wickedness of us all [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing]
To fall on Him [instead of us].

Jeremiah 3:19

“Then I said,

‘How [gloriously and honorably] I would set you among My children
And give you a pleasant land—a wonderful heritage,
The most beautiful inheritance of the nations!’
And I said, ‘You shall call Me, My Father
And not turn away from following Me.’

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father [you favored of God, appointed to eternal salvation], inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

John 18:36

Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.”

John 21:15-17

So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:28-32

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.

Ephesians 1:5-9

He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—

2 Thessalonians 1:5

This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 1:3-5

Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

2 Peter 1:11

for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.

Revelation 1:6

and formed us into a kingdom [as His subjects], priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 22:5

And there will no longer be night; they have no need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign [as kings] forever and ever.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of the false prophets, [teachers] who come to you dressed as sheep [appearing gentle and innocent], but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 18:12-14

“What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them gets lost, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountain and go in search of the one that is lost?

Matthew 20:16

So those who are last [in this world] shall be first [in the world to come], and those who are first, last.”

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