Luke 12:18 net — Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and…

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"Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods."

— Luke 12:18, NET Bible

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Luke 12 — Context

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Then he said to them,“Watch out and guard yourself from all types of greed, because one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

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He then told them a parable:“The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,

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so he thought to himself,‘What should I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’

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Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.

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And I will say to myself,“You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!”’

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But God said to him,‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

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So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God.”

Luke 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:18 say?
Luke 12:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.”
Where is Luke 12:18 in the Bible?
Luke 12:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Luke 12:18 in?
Luke 12:18 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 12:18?
Luke 12:18 reads (NET): “Then he said,‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.” 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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