Thematic Bible
Luke 12:1 (show verse)
At that time, when thousands of the people had come together, in such numbers that they were crushing one another, he said first to his disciples, Have nothing to do with the leaven of the Pharisees, which is deceit.
Beware » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrisy » What is hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Beware the principles of
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Warnings » Beware of evil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrisy » What is hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Beware the principles of
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
Multitudes » The multitudes follow Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Popularity of Christ » The multitudes follow him
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Warnings » Beware of evil
Luke 12:2 (show verse)
But nothing is covered up, which will not come to light, or secret, which will not be made clear.
Luke 12:3 (show verse)
So, whatever you have said in the dark, will come to men's hearing in the light, and what you have said secretly inside the house, will be made public from the house-tops.
Luke 12:4 (show verse)
And I say to you, my friends, Have no fear of those who may put the body to death, and are able to do no more than that.
Luke 12:5 (show verse)
But I will make clear to you of whom you are to be in fear: of him who after death has power to send you to hell; yes, truly I say, Have fear of him.
Destiny » Ruler of
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
God, Power of » The wicked » Shall be destroyed by
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Fear » Who not to fear
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
God, Power of » The wicked » Shall be destroyed by
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Hell
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Luke 12:6 (show verse)
Are not five sparrows given in exchange for two farthings? and God has every one of them in mind.
Animals » God's care of
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » God's care for
Christian ministers » God's care of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows
Birds » Divine care of
Birds » God's care for
Christian ministers » God's care of
Farthing » This word is used to translate two different words in the greek text » Assarion, a roman coin worth, in american money, only a few cents; in english money, about three farthings
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Farthing
Sparrow » Two, sold for a farthing
Luke 12:7 (show verse)
But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Have no fear: you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.
Christian ministers » God's care of
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Hair » Numbered
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
God » Examples of Leadership » Care of
Hair » Numbered
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » Watches over life with infinite care
Luke 12:8 (show verse)
And I say to you that to everyone who gives witness to me before men, the Son of man will give witness before the angels of God.
Angels » In heaven
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Whosoever » Of salvation
Christ » Compassion of » Confession of
Confessing Christ » The duty of
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » Those that confess jesus Christ
Confession » Who jesus Christ will confess
Decision » Exhortation to
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial » Who jesus Christ will deny before God and the angels
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Whosoever » Of salvation
Luke 12:9 (show verse)
But if anyone says before men that he has no knowledge of me, I will say that I have no knowledge of him before the angels of God.
Luke 12:10 (show verse)
And if anyone says a word against the Son of man, he will have forgiveness: but for him who says evil words against the Holy Spirit, there will be no forgiveness.
Luke 12:11 (show verse)
And when they take you before the Synagogues and the authorities and the rulers, take no thought about what answers you will give, or what you will say:
forbidden Anxiety » Anxiety
Care » Business family » Anxiety
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Magistrate » An officer of civil law
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
Unrest » Condemned
Care » Business family » Anxiety
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Magistrate » An officer of civil law
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
Unrest » Condemned
Luke 12:12 (show verse)
For the Holy Spirit will make clear to you in that very hour what to say.
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Teaches saints to answer persecutors
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
Luke 12:13 (show verse)
And one of the people said to him, Master, give an order to my brother to make division of the heritage with me.
Luke 12:14 (show verse)
But he said, Man, who made me a judge or a maker of decisions for you?
Luke 12:15 (show verse)
And he said to them, Take care to keep yourselves free from the desire for property; for a man's life is not made up of the number of things which he has.
Alertness » What to be aware of
Beware » Beware of evil
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Covetousness » Beware of
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
natural Life » The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions
Riches » Life consists not in abundance of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Wealth » A man’s life not consisting in wealth
Beware » Beware of evil
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Being aware of covetousness
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Covetousness » Beware of
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
natural Life » The enjoyment of, consists not in abundance of possessions
Riches » Life consists not in abundance of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Wealth » A man’s life not consisting in wealth
Luke 12:16 (show verse)
And he said to them, in a story, The land of a certain man of great wealth was very fertile:
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Luke 12:17 (show verse)
And he said to himself, What is to be done? for I have no place in which to put all my fruit.
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
Luke 12:18 (show verse)
And he said, This I will do: I will take down my store-houses and make greater ones, and there I will put all my grain and my goods.
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Plans of men » Plans, examples of » The rich fool
Presumption » Exhibited in » Planning for futurity
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Plans of men » Plans, examples of » The rich fool
Presumption » Exhibited in » Planning for futurity
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Luke 12:19 (show verse)
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have a great amount of goods in store, enough for a number of years; be at rest, take food and wine and be happy.
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Carnal security » Poverty
Common delusions » Trusting in riches
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Gluttony » Leads to » Carnal security
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
Presuming upon time » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Poverty
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives shall be prolonged
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives will be prolonged
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Alertness » What to be aware of
Carnal security » Poverty
Common delusions » Trusting in riches
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Gluttony » Leads to » Carnal security
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
Presuming upon time » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Poverty
Self-delusion » Prosperity frequently leads to
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives shall be prolonged
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Our lives will be prolonged
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Preparing for many years of enjoyment
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Luke 12:20 (show verse)
But God said to him, You foolish one, tonight I will take your soul from you, and who then will be the owner of all the things which you have got together?
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
death » Miscellaneous subjects » Requiring the soul
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Fools » Depend upon their wealth
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is uncertain
Immortality » Of the soul
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Soul » Immortal
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
The wicked » Death of
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Business » Cares » Presumption
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Care » Business Cares Result in » Presumption
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
death » Miscellaneous subjects » Requiring the soul
Death of the The Wicked » Illustrated
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Fool » Parables of » Of the rich fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Fools » Depend upon their wealth
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is uncertain
Immortality » Of the soul
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Man's » Immortality » Of the soul
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
earthly Riches » Gift of God
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
Self-delusion » Fatal » consequences of
Self-indulgence » Instances of » The rich fool
Soul » Immortal
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Trust in riches » The folly of
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
The wicked » Death of
FALSE » Trusts » Trust in riches, the folly of
Luke 12:21 (show verse)
So that is what comes to the man who gets wealth for himself, and has not wealth in the eyes of God.
Accumulation of wealth » The accumulation of, disappointing
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » The perils of » The accumulation of, disappointing
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » The accumulation of, disappointing
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Accumulation of wealth » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Alertness » What to be aware of
Covetousness » Covetous people
Covetousness » Instances of » The rich fool
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The rich fool
Parables » Parables of Christ » Rich fool
Riches » Folly and danger of trusting to--illustrated
earthly Riches » The perils of » The accumulation of, disappointing
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
earthly Riches » Gift of God
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
earthly Treasures » Riches, earthly (select readings)
Wealth » Accumulation of » The accumulation of, disappointing
Wealth » Accumulation of » Select readings
Luke 12:22 (show verse)
And he said to his disciples, For this reason I say to you, Take no thought for your life, about what food you will take, or for your body, how it may be clothed.
Anxiety » Not being anxious
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » About earthly things, forbidden
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Luke 12:23 (show verse)
Is not life more than food, and the body than its clothing?
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » God provides for
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Birds » God provides for
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Seeking God » None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured
Luke 12:24 (show verse)
Give thought to the ravens; they do not put seeds into the earth, or get together grain; they have no store-houses or buildings; and God gives them their food: of how much greater value are you than the birds!
Agriculture » Miscellaneous topics » Barns
Animals » God's care of
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Birds » God provides for
Birds » Divine care of
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Raven » Cared for by divine providence
Ravens » God provides food for
Ravens » Described as » Improvident
Animals » God's care of
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens
Birds » God provides for
Birds » Divine care of
Care » Remedy for
Doubt » Not being doubtfully minded
Raven » Cared for by divine providence
Ravens » God provides food for
Ravens » Described as » Improvident
Luke 12:25 (show verse)
And which of you by taking thought is able to make himself any taller?
Luke 12:26 (show verse)
If, then, you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you troubled about the rest?
Luke 12:27 (show verse)
Give thought to the flowers: they do no work, they make no thread; and still I say to you, Even Solomon, in all his glory, was not clothed like one of these.
Luke 12:28 (show verse)
But if God gives such clothing to the grass in the field, which today is living, and tomorrow will be burned in the oven, how much more will he give clothing to you, O men of little faith?
Luke 12:29 (show verse)
And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mind be full of doubts.
Luke 12:30 (show verse)
For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.
Luke 12:31 (show verse)
But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.
Luke 12:32 (show verse)
Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Care » Remedy for
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 3 a flock
failure » What does not fail
God's Flock » General references to
God » Pillar of » Flock of
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Care » Remedy for
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
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failure » What does not fail
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God » Pillar of » Flock of
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Similitudes » The church compared to » 3 a flock
Luke 12:33 (show verse)
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.
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
failure » What does not fail
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Liberality » Should be exercised » In giving alms
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Theft » Heavenly treasure secure from
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Anxiety » Why you should not be anxious
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Freely
Benevolence » The duty of » Christ's commands
failure » What does not fail
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Heart » Where your heart will be
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall have treasure in heaven
Liberality » Should be exercised » In giving alms
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Christ's commands
Theft » Heavenly treasure secure from
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
Luke 12:34 (show verse)
For where your wealth is, there will your heart be.
Luke 12:35 (show verse)
Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten with the loins girt
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Illustrated
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Eaten with the loins girt
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Readiness » For the future
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Illustrated
Luke 12:36 (show verse)
And be like men who are looking for their lord, when he comes back from the bride-feast; so that when he comes to the door, it will be open to him quickly.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Waiting » Illustrated
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
Watchfulness » Illustrated
death » Preparation for
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Readiness » For the future
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Waiting » Illustrated
Waiting upon God » Illustrated
Watchfulness » Illustrated
Luke 12:37 (show verse)
Happy are those servants who are watching when the lord comes; truly I say to you, he will make himself their servant and, placing them at the table, he will come out and give them food.
the Blessed » Who watch for the lord
Character » Of saints » Watchful
Character of saints » Watchful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Blessedness of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant
Character » Of saints » Watchful
Character of saints » Watchful
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
death » Preparation for
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Honour from the king
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Blessedness of
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Reward promised the vigilant
Luke 12:38 (show verse)
And if he comes in the second division of the night or in the third, and they are watching for him, happy are those servants.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Night » Divided into watches
Night » Divided into four watches by the romans
The second coming of Christ » Blessedness of being prepared for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Luke 12:39 (show verse)
But be certain of this, that if the master of the house had had knowledge of the time when the thief was coming, he would have been watching, and would not have let his house be broken into.
Luke 12:40 (show verse)
So be ready: for the Son of man is coming at a time when you are not looking for him.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » When the lord will come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The servants waiting for their lord
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Unexpectedly
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be ready for
Servant » Figurative
Servants » Faithful servants
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Luke 12:41 (show verse)
And Peter said to him, Lord, are these words said to us only, or to all men?
Luke 12:42 (show verse)
And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time?
Luke 12:43 (show verse)
Happy is that servant who, when his lord comes, is doing so.
Luke 12:44 (show verse)
Truly I say to you, he will put him in control of all his goods.
Luke 12:45 (show verse)
But if that servant says to himself, My lord is a long time coming; and goes about giving blows to the men-servants and the women-servants, feasting and taking overmuch wine;
Luke 12:46 (show verse)
The lord of that servant will come at a time when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not ready for him, and he will have him cut in two and will give him his part in the fate of those who have no faith;
Luke 12:47 (show verse)
And the servant who had knowledge of his lord's desires and was not ready for him and did not do as he was ordered, will be given a great number of blows;
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
Error » Sins » Of omission
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Of the wicked
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Sin » Aggravated by neglecting advantages
Sin » Degrees in
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Error » Sins » Of omission
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment » Of the wicked
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Sin » Aggravated by neglecting advantages
Sin » Degrees in
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Punishment of
Luke 12:48 (show verse)
But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Giving and gifts » A large amount
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Requirements » A large amount
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Sin » Degrees in
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Error » Sins » Of ignorance
Giving and gifts » A large amount
Ignorance » Of God's word » Sins of
Ignorance of God » Is no excuse for sin
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment » According to deeds
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » According to the knowledge possessed by them
Requirements » A large amount
Servant » Figurative
Sin » Against knowledge
Sin » Internal » Of ignorance
Sin » Degrees in
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of ignorance
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Luke 12:49 (show verse)
I came to send a fire on the earth, and it may even now have been lighted.
Luke 12:50 (show verse)
But there is a baptism which I have to undergo; and how am I kept back till it is complete!
Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Pressure of duty » It binds the soul to its task
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To accomplish his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must accomplish his work
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Pressure of duty » It binds the soul to its task
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself
Luke 12:51 (show verse)
Is it your opinion that I have come to give peace on earth? I say to you, No, but division:
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Luke 12:52 (show verse)
For from this time, a family of five in one house will be on opposite sides, three against two and two against three.
Luke 12:53 (show verse)
They will be at war, the father against his son, and the son against his father; mother against daughter, and daughter against mother; mother-in-law against daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.
Luke 12:54 (show verse)
Then he said to the people, When you see a cloud coming up in the west, straight away you say, There will be rain; and so it is.
Luke 12:55 (show verse)
And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, There will be heat; and so it is.
Luke 12:56 (show verse)
O false ones! the face of the earth and the heaven is clear to you; how is it that the signs of these times are not as clear to you?
Luke 12:57 (show verse)
And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?
Luke 12:58 (show verse)
For if anyone has a cause at law against you, and you are going with him before the ruler, make an attempt, on the way, to come to an agreement with him, for if you do not, he may take you before the judge and the judge will give you up to the police, and they will put you in prison.
Luke 12:59 (show verse)
I say to you, You will not come out of it till you have made payment to the very last farthing.