Luke 12:22 net — Exhortation Not to Worry Then Jesus said to his disciples,“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you…

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"Exhortation Not to Worry 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."

— Luke 12:22, NET Bible

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Luke 12 — Context

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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.”

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Exhortation Not to Worry 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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For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.

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Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!

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And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?

Luke 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:22 say?
Luke 12:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Exhortation Not to Worry 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.”
Where is Luke 12:22 in the Bible?
Luke 12:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 22.
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 12:22.
What translation should I read Luke 12:22 in?
Luke 12:22 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 12:22?
Luke 12:22 reads (NET): “Exhortation Not to Worry 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.” 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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