Luke 12:32 nasb — "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

NASB

""Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom."

— Luke 12:32, NASB

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Luke 12 — Context

29

"And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying.

30

"For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.

31

"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.

32

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

33

"Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.

34

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

35

"Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.

Luke 12:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:32 say?
Luke 12:32 in the NASB reads: “"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly 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 (NASB): “"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly 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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