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Luke 12:31

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 12:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.
Luke 12:31 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
34For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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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
“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, etc.] The Vulgate Latin version adds, “first”, as also, “and his righteousness”, as in (<400633>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, ( <451417>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; (see Gill…”
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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
“12:31 Seek the Kingdom of God: Adopt God’s value system, pursue his purpose in the world, and submit to his authority.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 10:42; Kg1 3:11-13; Psa 34:9, Psa 37:3, Psa 37:19, Psa 37:25, Psa 84:11; Isa 33:16; Mat 6:33; Joh 6:27; Rom 8:31; Ti1 4:8; Heb 13:5 Luke 12:32”
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