Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Luke 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Covers the parable of the rich fool within the wider chapter's teaching on anxiety and treasure.

Commentary on Luke 12:13-21 Working Preacher

Argues the farmer is foolish not for saving but for living only for himself.

Luke 12:13-21 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sets the parable against Jesus's refusal to arbitrate the inheritance dispute.

Luke 12 Commentary Precept Austin

Provides a detailed word study of the warning against greed and the parable that follows.

Luke 12:13 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentary on the request that prompts Jesus's warning.

Obituary for a Fool Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

Uses the form of an obituary to reflect on the rich fool's misplaced security.

Luke 12:13 Interlinear BibleHub

Shows the Greek text word by word for the opening request about the inheritance.

Luke 12:13-21, The Parable of the Rich Fool Enter the Bible

Gives a Luther Seminary passage study focused specifically on this parable.

Gospel of Luke Summary (Part 2) BibleProject

Gives an animated overview of the section of Luke that includes this parable.

Luke 12:16 - Catena Catena

Gathers patristic comments on the rich farmer's plan to build bigger barns.

Proper 13: Year C The Lectionary Page

Gives the full set of collects and readings appointed for this Sunday.

Sermon Brainwave Archives Working Preacher

Indexes the weekly Sermon Brainwave discussion of that Sunday's texts, including this one.

Luke 12:13-21 Vanderbilt

Links art in the Christian tradition depicting the parable of the rich fool.

Luke 12:13-21 Resources Textweek

Aggregates a wide range of commentary, art, and sermon links for this passage.