Luke 12:17 kjva — And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?"

— Luke 12:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 12 — Context

14

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

15

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

16

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

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And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

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But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Luke 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 12:17 say?
Luke 12:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?”
Where is Luke 12:17 in the Bible?
Luke 12:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 17.
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 12:17.
What translation should I read Luke 12:17 in?
Luke 12:17 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 12:17?
Luke 12:17 reads (KJVA): “And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?” 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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