Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. New Living Translation “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. English Standard Version And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. Berean Standard Bible And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. Berean Literal Bible And you, do not seek what you might eat, and what you might drink, and do not be in suspense; King James Bible And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. New King James Version “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. New American Standard Bible And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. NASB 1995 “And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. NASB 1977 “And do not seek what you shall eat, and what you shall drink, and do not keep worrying. Legacy Standard Bible And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. Amplified Bible So as for you, do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink; nor have an anxious and unsettled mind. Christian Standard Bible Don’t strive for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t keep striving for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious. American Standard Version And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Contemporary English Version Don't keep worrying about having something to eat or drink. English Revised Version And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Don't concern yourself about what you will eat or drink, and quit worrying about these things. Good News Translation "So don't be all upset, always concerned about what you will eat and drink. International Standard Version "So stop concerning yourselves about what you will eat or what you will drink, and stop being distressed, Majority Standard Bible And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. NET Bible So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. New Heart English Bible Do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. Webster's Bible Translation And seek ye not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Weymouth New Testament "Therefore, do not be asking what you are to eat nor what you are to drink; and do not waver between hope and fear. World English Bible “Don’t seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you—do not seek what you may eat, or what you may drink, and do not be in suspense, Berean Literal Bible And you, do not seek what you might eat, and what you might drink, and do not be in suspense; Young's Literal Translation 'And ye -- seek not what ye may eat, or what ye may drink, and be not in suspense, Smith's Literal Translation And ye, seek ye not what ye eat, or what ye drink, and keep not in anxiety. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd seek not you what you shall eat, or what you shall drink: and be not lifted up on high. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, do not choose to inquire as to what you will eat, or what you will drink. And do not choose to be lifted up on high. New American Bible As for you, do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not worry anymore. New Revised Standard Version And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo do not be anxious what you will eat, and what you will drink, and let not your mind be disturbed by these things. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “You should not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, neither should your mind be distracted by these things.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd seek not what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, and be not in anxious suspense. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament So then be not ye inquisitive what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor be agitated with restless anxiety. Mace New Testament therefore don't be concern'd about what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; but lay aside all your anxiety: Weymouth New Testament "Therefore, do not be asking what you are to eat nor what you are to drink; and do not waver between hope and fear. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Worry…28If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! 29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. 30For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.… Cross References Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Matthew 6:25-27 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 10:19-20 But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. / Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Treasury of Scripture And seek not you what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, neither be you of doubtful mind. seek. Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. Luke 10:7,8 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house… Luke 22:35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. neither, etc. Jump to Previous Anxiety Anxious Doubtful Drink Eat Fear Food Full Heart Hope Mind Overmuch Seek Suspense Thought Waver Worry WorryingJump to Next Anxiety Anxious Doubtful Drink Eat Fear Food Full Heart Hope Mind Overmuch Seek Suspense Thought Waver Worry WorryingLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. In this passage, Jesus addresses the common human anxiety over basic needs. The cultural context of first-century Judea was one of subsistence living, where daily provision was a significant concern. Jesus' teaching here echoes the Old Testament provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16), where God provided daily sustenance for the Israelites, emphasizing reliance on divine provision. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of God as the provider, as seen in Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Jesus, as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), assures His followers that their needs will be met. The instruction not to be concerned reflects a call to trust in God's faithfulness and sovereignty, aligning with the teachings in Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus elaborates on God's care for creation and His children. Do not worry about it. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this passage, offering guidance to His disciples and followers on how to live a life free from anxiety and worry. 2. Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, representing all believers who seek to follow Christ's teachings. 3. The Crowd A larger group of people who were present during Jesus' teachings, indicating that His message was meant for a broad audience. 4. The Kingdom of God The central theme of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the priority of spiritual over material concerns. 5. The Sermon on the Mount/Plain A significant event where Jesus delivers key teachings, including those on worry and trust in God. Teaching Points Trust in God's ProvisionJesus calls us to trust that God will provide for our needs, just as He cares for the birds and flowers. This trust should replace our worries about daily necessities. Prioritize the Kingdom Our focus should be on seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting that our material needs will be met as a result. Freedom from Anxiety By releasing our concerns to God, we can experience freedom from anxiety, allowing us to live more fully in the present and serve others. Faith Over Fear Faith in God's promises should overcome our fears about the future, reminding us that He is in control and knows our needs. Practical Steps to Combat Worry Engage in prayer, meditation on Scripture, and community support to actively combat worry and reinforce trust in God.Verse 29. - And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. Again, after the moving, touching words we have been commenting on, does the Lord return to the pressing injunction with which he began his lessons to his disciples upon the parable of the "rich fool." Trouble not yourselves about your eating and drinking. This repeated insistence of the Master upon this point in the future lives of his disciples has evidently a deeper significance than a mere injunction to cast all their care on him, and not to be over-anxious about their poor earthly maintenance. This was, of course, the first lesson they had to learn from these words; but beneath all this they could, and no doubt often in later days did, read in the words a clear expression of their dear Lord's will in favor of the utmost simplicity in all matters of food and drink. His own must be marked men here, ever frugal and temperate even to abstemiousness. It is a grave question whether his Church has ever fully grasped the Master's meaning here. Neither be ye of doubtful mind; literally, do not toss about like boats in the offing (so Dr. Farrar very happily). The word is not found elsewhere in New Testament writers, but it is known in classic writers. Its use here is one of the many signs of St. Luke's high culture. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be concerned about ζητεῖτε (zēteite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. you will eat φάγητε (phagēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. drink. πίητε (piēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4095: To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe. {Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. worry about [it]. μετεωρίζεσθε (meteōrizesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3349: From a compound of meta and a collateral form of airo or perhaps rather aer; to raise in mid-air, i.e. suspend. Links Luke 12:29 NIVLuke 12:29 NLT Luke 12:29 ESV Luke 12:29 NASB Luke 12:29 KJV Luke 12:29 BibleApps.com Luke 12:29 Biblia Paralela Luke 12:29 Chinese Bible Luke 12:29 French Bible Luke 12:29 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 12:29 Don't seek what you will eat (Luke Lu Lk) |
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