Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you…”

Luke 12:32

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

“Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Feare not, litle flocke: for it is your Fathers pleasure, to giue you the kingdome.

Darby Translation

Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.

Young's Literal Translation

'Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign;

Bible in Basic English

Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

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Cross references

“little”

Isaiah 40:11 John 10:26–30 Isaiah 41:14 Isaiah 53:6 Matthew 7:15 Matthew 20:16

Isaiah 40:11 · BSB

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

John 10:26–30 · BSB

But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe.

Isaiah 41:14 · BSB

Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 53:6 · BSB

We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Matthew 7:15 · BSB

Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 20:16 · BSB

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

“it is”

Philippians 2:13 Luke 10:21 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Matthew 11:25–27 Ephesians 1:5–9

Philippians 2:13 · BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Luke 10:21 · BSB

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Fat…

2 Thessalonians 1:11 · BSB

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

Matthew 11:25–27 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Ephesians 1:5–9 · BSB

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

“the kingdom”

Hebrews 12:28 1 Peter 1:3–5 Revelation 1:6 Matthew 25:34 Romans 8:28–32 2 Peter 1:11

Hebrews 12:28 · BSB

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

1 Peter 1:3–5 · BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Revelation 1:6 · BSB

who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Romans 8:28–32 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Peter 1:11 · BSB

and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Also

Matthew 14:27 John 21:15–17

Matthew 14:27 · BSB

But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

John 21:15–17 · BSB

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

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

In context

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

33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

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