Luke 12:27 kjv — Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory…

King James Version

"Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."

— Luke 12:27, King James Version

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Luke 12 — Context

24

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

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And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

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If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

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Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

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If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

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And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

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For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye 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 King James Version reads: “Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed 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 (KJV): “Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed 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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