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Luke 12:29

Worry and anxietyMoney and wealth

27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!

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

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

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

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BSB
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
KJV
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
WEB
“Don’t seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious.
ASV
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
DARBY
And *ye*, seek not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink, and be not in anxiety;
BLB
And you⁺, do not seek what you⁺ might eat and what you⁺ might drink, and do not be in suspense;
ÅB
Så skal da dere heller ikke søke etter hva dere skal spise, eller hva dere skal drikke, og ikke la deres tanker fare hit og dit.
OTB
Og sett ikke hjertet deres på hva dere skal spise eller drikke; slutt å bekymre dere.
B1930
Så skal da I heller ikke søke efter hvad I skal ete, eller hvad I skal drikke, og ikke la eders tanker fare hit og dit.

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Cross references

  • Luke 12:22

    Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

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  • Matthew 6:31

    Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

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  • Luke 22:35

    Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.

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  • Luke 10:7–8

    Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

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