Luke 12 · Verse 31

Luke 12:31

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Luke 12:31, King James Version

Luke 12:31 in other translations

BSBBut seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.
WEBBut seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
ASVYet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
YLTbut, seek ye the reign of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
DARBYbut seek his kingdom, and all these things shall be added to you.
BBEBut let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.
WebsterBut rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

What does Luke 12:31 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 12:22-31

Barnes' Notes
Verses 22-31. Mt 6:25. See also Mt 6:26-6:33.

Verse 31.

(z) "But, rather seek" Mt 6:33 (a) "all these things shall" Ps 34:10, Isa 33:16, Rom 8:31,32

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 12:22-40

Christ largely insisted upon this caution not to give way to disquieting, perplexing cares, Mt 6:25-34. The arguments here used are for our encouragement to cast our care upon God, which is the right way to get ease. As in our stature, so in our state, it is our wisdom to take it as it is. An eager, anxious pursuit of the things of this world, even necessary things, ill becomes the disciples of Christ. Fears must…

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Luke 12:31 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

πλὴνplēnButG4133
ζητεῖτεzēteitedo seekG2212
τὴνtēntheG3588
βασιλείανbasileiankingdomG932
αὐτοῦautouof HimG846
καὶkaiandG2532
ταῦταtautathese thingsG3778
πάνταpantaall thingsG3956
προστεθήσεταιprostethēsetaiwill be addedG4369
ὑμῖν.¶huminto you.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Luke 12:31

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  • Hebrews 13:5

    Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Psalms 34:9

    O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

  • 1 Kings 3:11-13

    And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

  • John 6:27

    Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

  • 1 Timothy 4:8

    For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  • Psalms 84:11

    For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

  • Psalms 37:25

    I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

  • Romans 8:31

    What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

  • Psalms 37:3

    Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

  • Isaiah 33:16

    He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

  • Psalms 37:19

    They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
10:42; 1Ki 3:11-13; Ps 34:9; 37:3,19,25; 84:11; Isa 33:16; Mt 6:33
Joh 6:27; Ro 8:31; 1Ti 4:8; Heb 13:5

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Context

  • Luke 12:30

    For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

  • Luke 12:31

    But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  • Luke 12:32

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

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Luke 12:31 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Mas procurad el reino de Dios, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
mais recherchez son royaume, et ces choses vous seront données par-dessus.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Trachtet jedoch nach seinem Reiche, und dieses wird euch hinzugefügt werden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Verumtamen quærite primum regnum Dei, et justitiam ejus: et hæc omnia adjicientur vobis.