Luke 12:30 “For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your…”

Luke 12:30

For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For all such things the people of the world seeke for: and your Father knoweth that ye haue neede of these things.

Darby Translation

for all these things do the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that ye have need of these things;

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;

Bible in Basic English

For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.

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Cross references

“all”

Matthew 6:32 Ephesians 4:17 1 Thessalonians 4:5 1 Peter 4:2–4 Matthew 5:47

Matthew 6:32 · BSB

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Ephesians 4:17 · BSB

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

1 Thessalonians 4:5 · BSB

not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;

1 Peter 4:2–4 · BSB

Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

Matthew 5:47 · BSB

And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?

“your”

Matthew 6:8 Luke 12:32 Matthew 18:14 Matthew 10:20 Matthew 6:1 John 20:17

Matthew 6:8 · BSB

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Luke 12:32 · BSB

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Matthew 18:14 · BSB

In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Matthew 10:20 · BSB

For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Matthew 6:1 · BSB

“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

John 20:17 · BSB

“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

31But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

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