Luke 12:27 cpdv — Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither work nor weave. But I say to you, not even Solomon, in all his glory,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither work nor weave. But I say to you, not even Solomon, in all his glory, was clothed like one of these. "

— Luke 12:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 12 — Context

24

Consider the ravens. For they neither sow nor reap; there is no storehouse or barn for them. And yet God pastures them. How much more are you, compared to them?

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But which of you, by thinking, is able to add one cubit to his stature?

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Therefore, if you are not capable, in what is so little, why be anxious about the rest?

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Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither work nor weave. But I say to you, not even Solomon, in all his glory, was clothed like one of these.

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Therefore, if God so clothes the grass, which is in the field today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more you, O little in faith?

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And so, do not choose to inquire as to what you will eat, or what you will drink. And do not choose to be lifted up on high.

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For all these things are sought by the Gentiles of the world. And your Father knows that you have need of these things.

Luke 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:27 say?
Luke 12:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither work nor weave. But I say to you, not even Solomon, in all his glory, was clothed like one of these. ”
Where is Luke 12:27 in the Bible?
Luke 12:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 27.
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 12:27.
What translation should I read Luke 12:27 in?
Luke 12:27 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 12:27?
Luke 12:27 reads (CPDV): “Consider the lilies, how they grow. They neither work nor weave. But I say to you, not even Solomon, in all his glory, was clothed like one of these. ” 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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