Luke 12:32 bbe — Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Bible in Basic English

"Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

— Luke 12:32, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 12 — Context

29

And do not give overmuch thought to your food and drink, and let not your mind be full of doubts.

30

For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.

31

But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.

32

Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33

Give what property you have in exchange for money, and give the money to the poor; make for yourselves money-bags which will not get old, wealth stored up in heaven which will be yours for ever, where thieves will not come nor worms put it to destruction.

34

For where your wealth is, there will your heart be.

35

Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning.

Luke 12:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:32 say?
Luke 12:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Where is Luke 12:32 in the Bible?
Luke 12:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 32.
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 12:32.
What translation should I read Luke 12:32 in?
Luke 12:32 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 12:32?
Luke 12:32 reads (BBE): “Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” 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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