Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. New Living Translation These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. English Standard Version For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Berean Standard Bible For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Berean Literal Bible for all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you have need of these. King James Bible For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. New King James Version For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. New American Standard Bible For all these things are what the nations of the world eagerly seek; and your Father knows that you need these things. NASB 1995 “For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. NASB 1977 “For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. Legacy Standard Bible For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek, but your Father knows that you need these things. Amplified Bible For all the [pagan] nations of the world greedily seek these things; and your [heavenly] Father [already] knows that you need them. Christian Standard Bible For the Gentile world eagerly seeks all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the Gentile world eagerly seeks all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. American Standard Version For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Contemporary English Version Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father knows what you need. English Revised Version For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everyone in the world is concerned about these things, but your Father knows you need them. Good News Translation (For the pagans of this world are always concerned about all these things.) Your Father knows that you need these things. International Standard Version because it is the unbelievers who are concerned about all these things. Surely your Father knows that you need them! Majority Standard Bible For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. NET Bible For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them. New Heart English Bible For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. Webster's Bible Translation For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Weymouth New Testament For though the nations of the world pursue these things, as for you, your Father knows that you need them. World English Bible For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the nations of the world seek after all these things, and your Father has known that you have need of these things; Berean Literal Bible for all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you have need of these. Young's Literal Translation for all these things do the nations of the world seek after, and your Father hath known that ye have need of these things; Smith's Literal Translation For all these things the nations of the world seek for: and your Father knows that ye have need of these. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor all these things do the nations of the world seek. But your Father knoweth that you have need of these things. Catholic Public Domain Version For all these things are sought by the Gentiles of the world. And your Father knows that you have need of these things. New American Bible All the nations of the world seek for these things, and your Father knows that you need them. New Revised Standard Version For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor worldly people seek after all these things; and your Father knows that these things are also necessary for you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “For all the people of the world are seeking these things, for your Father knows that these things are necessary for you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor all these things the nations of the world seek after; but your Father knows that you have need of these things. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament For after all these things are the nations of the world seeking; and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Mace New Testament for it is enough that the Gentiles are so concern'd about these things: as for you, your father is acquainted with all your wants. Weymouth New Testament For though the nations of the world pursue these things, as for you, your Father knows that you need them. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Worry…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. 31But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.… Cross References Matthew 6:32 For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Psalm 37:25 I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Matthew 7:11 So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! 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? Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. 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 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Proverbs 10:3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Treasury of Scripture For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you have need of these things. all. Matthew 5:47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Matthew 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Ephesians 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, your. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Matthew 6:1,8,32 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven… Matthew 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Jump to Previous Eagerly Nations Need Pagan Pursue Runs Search Seek WorldJump to Next Eagerly Nations Need Pagan Pursue Runs Search Seek WorldLuke 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. For the Gentiles of the world This phrase refers to the non-Jewish peoples, often seen in the New Testament as those outside the covenant community of Israel. The Greek word used here is "ethnē," which can mean nations or peoples. Historically, the Gentiles were considered to be those who did not have the Law of Moses and were often seen as living without the knowledge of the one true God. In this context, Jesus is highlighting the difference between those who are part of God's covenant people and those who are not. The Gentiles are depicted as being consumed by the pursuit of material needs, which reflects a life lived without the assurance of God's provision. strive after all these things and your Father knows that you need them Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. nations ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). strive after ἐπιζητοῦσιν (epizētousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1934: To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these things, ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. knows οἶδεν (oiden) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you need χρῄζετε (chrēzete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5535: To need, have need of, want, desire. From chreia; to make necessity, i.e. Be in want of. them. τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. Links Luke 12:30 NIVLuke 12:30 NLT Luke 12:30 ESV Luke 12:30 NASB Luke 12:30 KJV Luke 12:30 BibleApps.com Luke 12:30 Biblia Paralela Luke 12:30 Chinese Bible Luke 12:30 French Bible Luke 12:30 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 12:30 For the nations of the world seek (Luke Lu Lk) |