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Luke 12:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 12:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
Luke 12:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father`s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
33Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.
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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
“For all these things do the nations of the world seek after, etc.] That is, the Gentiles, as in (<400632>Matthew 6:32) who are frequently, in the Jewish writings, called, in distinction from the Jews, µlw[h twmwa, “the nations of the world” f403. This is an argument used to dissuade from an immediate and anxious concern for food and raiment, because it is Heathenish, and therefore very unbecoming the disciples and followers of Christ: it need not be wondered at in those that know not God, and do not acknowledge his providence, and are strangers to his covenant and promises; but must be very unsuitable to the characters of such who know that godliness has the promise of this life, and of that…”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“12:30 unbelievers: Greek ethnē, sometimes translated “the nations” or “the Gentiles.” To a Jewish audience, it meant all who were not God’s people.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all: Mat 5:47, Mat 6:32; Eph 4:17; Th1 4:5; Pe1 4:2-4 your: Luk 12:32; Mat 6:1, Mat 6:8, Mat 6:32, Mat 10:20, Mat 18:14; Joh 20:17 Luke 12:31”
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