NASB
"And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was very productive."
— Luke 12:16, NASB
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: ”
“He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.”
“He then told them a parable:“The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,”
“And he spoke a similitude to them, saying: The land of a certain rich man brought forth plenty of fruits.”
“And he said to them, in a story, The land of a certain man of great wealth was very fertile:”
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
Someone in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me."
But He said to him, "Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?"
Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions."
And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was very productive.
"And he began reasoning to himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?'
"Then he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry."'