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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Luke 12:31
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Christian Standard Bible®
“But seek his kingdom,
“But seek his kingdom,
King James Version (1611)
But rather seeke yee the kingdome of God, and all these things shall be added vnto you.
But rather seeke yee the kingdome of God, and all these things shall be added vnto you.
King James Version
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
English Standard Version
Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
New American Standard Bible
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided to you.
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided to you.
New Century Version
But seek God's kingdom, and all your other needs will be met as well.
But seek God's kingdom, and all your other needs will be met as well.
Amplified Bible
"But [strive for and actively] seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
"But [strive for and actively] seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
Legacy Standard Bible
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
Berean Standard Bible
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.
Contemporary English Version
But put God's work first, and these things will be yours as well.
But put God's work first, and these things will be yours as well.
Complete Jewish Bible
Rather, seek his Kingdom; and these things will be given to you as well.
Rather, seek his Kingdom; and these things will be given to you as well.
Darby Translation
but seek his kingdom, and [all] these things shall be added to you.
but seek his kingdom, and [all] these things shall be added to you.
Easy-to-Read Version
What you should be thinking about is God's kingdom. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
What you should be thinking about is God's kingdom. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But rather seeke ye after the kingdome of God, and all these things shalbe cast vpon you.
But rather seeke ye after the kingdome of God, and all these things shalbe cast vpon you.
George Lamsa Translation
But you, seek the kingdom of God; and all of these things shall be added to you.
But you, seek the kingdom of God; and all of these things shall be added to you.
Good News Translation
Instead, be concerned with his Kingdom, and he will provide you with these things.
Instead, be concerned with his Kingdom, and he will provide you with these things.
Lexham English Bible
But seek his kingdom and these things will be added to you.
But seek his kingdom and these things will be added to you.
Literal Translation
But seek the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.
But seek the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.
American Standard Version
Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
Bible in Basic English
But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.
But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.
Hebrew Names Version
Yet seek God's kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Yet seek God's kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
International Standard Version
Instead, be concerned about hisGod's">[fn] kingdom, and these things will be provided for you as well.Matthew 6:33;">[xr]
Instead, be concerned about hisGod's">[fn] kingdom, and these things will be provided for you as well.Matthew 6:33;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But seek the kingdom of Aloha, and these all shall be added to you.
But seek the kingdom of Aloha, and these all shall be added to you.
Murdock Translation
But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.
But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But rather seke ye after ye kyngdome of God, and all these thinges shalbe ministred vnto you.
But rather seke ye after ye kyngdome of God, and all these thinges shalbe ministred vnto you.
English Revised Version
Howbeit seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
Howbeit seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
World English Bible
Yet seek God's kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Yet seek God's kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
Weymouth's New Testament
But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition.
But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Netheles seke ye first the kyngdom of God, and alle these thingis schulen be caste to you.
Netheles seke ye first the kyngdom of God, and alle these thingis schulen be caste to you.
Update Bible Version
Yet seek his kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.
Yet seek his kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.
Webster's Bible Translation
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
New English Translation
Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
New King James Version
But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things [fn] shall be added to you.
But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things [fn] shall be added to you.
New Living Translation
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
New Life Bible
Instead, go after the holy nation of God. Then all these other things will be given to you.
Instead, go after the holy nation of God. Then all these other things will be given to you.
New Revised Standard
Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Notwithstanding, be seeking his kingdom, - and, these things, shall be added unto you.
Notwithstanding, be seeking his kingdom, - and, these things, shall be added unto you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his justice: and all these things shall be added unto you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his justice: and all these things shall be added unto you.
Revised Standard Version
Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well.
Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Wherfore seke ye after the kyngedome of God and all these thinges shalbe ministred vnto you.
Wherfore seke ye after the kyngedome of God and all these thinges shalbe ministred vnto you.
Young's Literal Translation
but, seek ye the reign of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
but, seek ye the reign of God, and all these things shall be added to you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But seke ye the kyngdome of God, and all these shal be mynistred vnto you.
But seke ye the kyngdome of God, and all these shal be mynistred vnto you.
Mace New Testament (1729)
therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd.
therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd.
Simplified Cowboy Version
You just saddle up and ride for him, and he will take care of all your needs.
You just saddle up and ride for him, and he will take care of all your needs.
Contextual Overview
22He continued this subject with his disciples. "Don't fuss about what's on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look at the ravens, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, carefree in the care of God. And you count far more. 25"Has anyone by fussing before the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? If fussing can't even do that, why fuss at all? Walk into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They don't fuss with their appearance—but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. If God gives such attention to the wildflowers, most of them never even seen, don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? 29"What I'm trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself. 33"Be generous. Give to the poor. Get yourselves a bank that can't go bankrupt, a bank in heaven far from bankrobbers, safe from embezzlers, a bank you can bank on. It's obvious, isn't it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. 35"Keep your shirts on; keep the lights on! Be like house servants waiting for their master to come back from his honeymoon, awake and ready to open the door when he arrives and knocks. Lucky the servants whom the master finds on watch! He'll put on an apron, sit them at the table, and serve them a meal, sharing his wedding feast with them. It doesn't matter what time of the night he arrives; they're awake—and so blessed! 39"You know that if the house owner had known what night the burglar was coming, he wouldn't have stayed out late and left the place unlocked. So don't you be slovenly and careless. Just when you don't expect him, the Son of Man will show up."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Luke 10:42, 1 Kings 3:11-13, Psalms 34:9, Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:19, Psalms 37:25, Psalms 84:11, Isaiah 33:16, Matthew 6:33, John 6:27, Romans 8:31, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 13:5
Reciprocal: Proverbs 10:3 - will Luke 18:30 - manifold more 1 Timothy 6:6 - godliness Hebrews 11:6 - diligently
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God,.... The Vulgate Latin version adds, "first", as also, "and his righteousness", as in Matthew 6:33 and the Ethiopic version reads, "seek his kingdom and righteousness" meaning either the grace of God, which is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost,
Romans 14:17 or the heavenly glory; unless the Gospel, and the dispensation of it, which is the Messiah's kingdom, and which was then just ushering in, should rather be intended.
And all these things shall be added unto you; food and raiment, which are as much as can be enjoyed; and godliness with these, and contentment with them, is great gain; Romans 14:17- :.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 6:25-33.
