Time after Pentecost · Year C
Proper 14
August 13, 2028
Overview & Insights
"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Luke 12:34)
Jesus tells his disciples not to worry about food or clothing, pointing to ravens and lilies as proof of the Father's care, and calls them to sell their possessions and store treasure in heaven instead. The passage moves from anxiety to trust to a radical reordering of what disciples value.
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Commentary
Luke 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik on Jesus' logic from ravens and lilies to 'do not seek what you will eat.'
Luke 12 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse walk through why Jesus says worry accomplishes nothing.
Luke 12:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries side by side on the ravens, lilies and 'little flock' sayings.
Luke 12 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes on the chapter's teaching against anxiety and for almsgiving.
Luke 12 - Gill's Exposition StudyLight
Gill's Exposition adds a fuller theological reading of 'it is your Father's good pleasure.'
Background & Word Study
Luke 12:22 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text word by word for 'do not be anxious' and 'seek his kingdom.'
Luke Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's course overview of Luke, background on this section of the travel narrative.
Luke Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of Luke's Gospel and its themes of reversal and the kingdom of God.
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