Luke 12:15 cpdv — So he said to them: “Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the thin…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So he said to them: “Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses.” "

— Luke 12:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 12 — Context

12

For the Holy Spirit will teach you, in the same hour, what you must say.”

13

And someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.”

14

But he said to him, “Man, who has appointed me as judge or arbitrator over you?”

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So he said to them: “Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses.”

16

Then he spoke to them using a comparison, saying: “The fertile land of a certain wealthy man produced crops.

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And he thought within himself, saying: ‘What should I do? For I have nowhere to gather together my crops.’

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And he said: ‘This is what I will do. I will tear down my barns and build larger ones. And into these, I will gather all the things that have been grown for me, as well as my goods.

Luke 12:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:15 say?
Luke 12:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So he said to them: “Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses.” ”
Where is Luke 12:15 in the Bible?
Luke 12:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 15.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:15.
What translation should I read Luke 12:15 in?
Luke 12:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:15?
Luke 12:15 reads (CPDV): “So he said to them: “Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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