Thematic Bible
Luke 12:1 (show verse)
Meanwhile when myriads of the multitudes were thronging around him so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples, first of all. "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisee, which is hypocrisy.
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)
"There is nothing hidden which shall not be revealed; nothing concealed that shall not be known.
Luke 12:3 (show verse)
"So that what you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light; and what you have whispered in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed from the housetops.
Luke 12:4 (show verse)
"But I say to you who are my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 (show verse)
"I will warn you whom you ought to fear. Fear him who, after he was after he has killed, has power to throw you into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear 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 sold for two farthings? Yet not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God!
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 the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not! You are of more value than many sparrow!
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 tell you that whoever confesses me before men, the Son of man will confess him 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)
"and whoever disowns me before men, shall be disowned before the angels of God.
Luke 12:10 (show verse)
"If any one shall speak a word against the Son of man it shall be forgiven him; but he who is blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven.
Luke 12:11 (show verse)
"And when they are bringing you before the synagogues and the rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you shall answer; or what you shall 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 teach you in that hour what you ought 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)
Then one of the crowd said to him, "Master, tell my brother to give me my share of our inheritance."
Luke 12:14 (show verse)
"Man," said he, "who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?"
Luke 12:15 (show verse)
And to the people he said, "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses."
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)
Then he spoke to them in a parable. "The ground of a certain rich man bore heavy crops.
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)
"So he debated with himself saying, 'What shall I do? for I have no place in which to store my crops.'
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 to himself. 'This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns and build larger ones in which I will store all my wheat 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 many goods laid up for many years! Take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.'
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. 'Foolish man! This very night your soul is wanted! And these things you have prepared, whose shall they be?
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 is he that lays up treasures for himself and is not rich toward 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)
Then he said to his disciples. "For this is the reason I say to you. Be not anxious for your life, what you shall eat; nor yet your body what shall you wear.
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)
"For the life is more than food, and the body is more than clothes.
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)
"Consider the ravens; they neither sow nor reap; they have no storehouse nor barn. And yet God feeds them. How much more are you worth 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 anxious thought can add a cubit to his height?
Luke 12:26 (show verse)
"If then you cannot do even that which is least, why are you anxious concerning the rest?
Luke 12:27 (show verse)
"Consider the lilies how they grow! They toil not, neither do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Luke 12:28 (show verse)
"Now if God so clothe the grass in the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Luke 12:29 (show verse)
"So do not be asking what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, and be not of doubtful mind.
Luke 12:30 (show verse)
"For all these things the nations of the world are seeking; but your Father knows that you have need of these things.
Luke 12:31 (show verse)
"But seek his kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.
Luke 12:32 (show verse)
"Fear not, 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
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
Luke 12:33 (show verse)
"Sell what you have and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses which do not grow old, a treasure inexhaustible in the heavens, where no thief draws near, nor does moth destroy.
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 treasure is there will your heart be also.
Luke 12:35 (show verse)
"Let your loins be girded about and your lamps 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 yourselves like men who are looking for the Lord, on his return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they may at once open the door for him.
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 slaves whom their master shall find watching when he comes. I tell you truly that will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and come and serve them.
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 whether it be in the second watch, or in the third, that he comes, and so finds them, happy are those slaves.
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)
"However, you know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Luke 12:40 (show verse)
"Do you also be ready, for in an hour that you think not the Son of man is coming."
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)
"Master," said Peter, "are you speaking this parable to us or to all alike?"
Luke 12:42 (show verse)
The Lord answered. "Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his Lord will put in charge of the rations in due time?
Luke 12:43 (show verse)
"Blessed is that slave whom his master on his coming shall find so doing.
Luke 12:44 (show verse)
"Of a truth I tell you that he will put him in charge of his possessions.
Luke 12:45 (show verse)
"But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master delays his coming,' and should begin to beat the men and the maids, and to eat and drink and to get drunk,
Luke 12:46 (show verse)
"that slave's master will arrive on a day when he is not expecting him, and at an hour when he knows not, and will surely scourge him, and appoint him his portion with the unfaithful.
Luke 12:47 (show verse)
"The slave who knew his Lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, will be beaten with many lashes,
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 did not know, but did things worthy of a beating, will receive few lashes. To whom much has been given, from him much will be required, and to whom much is entrusted, of him they will ask the more.
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 build a fire upon the earth; what is my desire?
Luke 12:50 (show verse)
"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!
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)
"Do you think that I am come to make peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather dissension.
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)
"From this time there will be five in one house divided, three against two and two against three;
Luke 12:53 (show verse)
"father against son and son against father; mother against daughter and daughter against her mother; mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
Luke 12:54 (show verse)
Then he said to the crowd also. "When you see a cloud rising in the west you at once say, 'There is going to be a shower,' and it comes to pass.
Luke 12:55 (show verse)
"And when you feel the south winds blowing you say, 'There will be a hot wind,' and it comes to pass.
Luke 12:56 (show verse)
"Hypocrites! you know how to read the face of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that you do not know how to read the signs of the present time?
Luke 12:57 (show verse)
"And why do you not, even yourselves, judge what is right?
Luke 12:58 (show verse)
"For as you go before the magistrate with your opponent do your utmost to get quit of him, lest he drag you before the judge, and the judge delivers you over to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison.
Luke 12:59 (show verse)
"You shall by no means come out of there until you have paid the very last farthing."