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Luke 12:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 12:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more [shall he clothe] you, O ye of little faith?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more [shall he clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
Luke 12:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit unto the measure of his life?
26If then ye are not able to do even that which is least, why are ye anxious concerning the rest?
27Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more [shall he clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“If then God so clothe the grass, etc.] lilies and tulips; for they are no other than grass, weak, frail, fading, short lived flowers, which have all their gaiety and beauty from the great Creator of them: which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven: the grass is one day in the field, in all its verdure, glory, and beauty; and being cut down before evening, the next day it is withered and dried, and made fit to put into an oven, or under a furnace to heat them with: how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? The Persic version renders the words, “how much more excellent are ye than that, O ye of little faith?” they are more excellent in their nature, and of a…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 6:25-33. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The grass - The Greek word means all sorts of herbs and flowers. Luke 12:29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“which: Isa 40:6; Pe1 1:24 O ye: Luk 8:25; Mat 8:26, Mat 14:31, Mat 16:8, Mat 17:17, Mat 17:20 Luke 12:29”
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