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Luke 12:1

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    The Watchtower,

    9/15/1988, p. 8

    2/1/1952, pp. 73-75

  • Publications Index

    jy 180; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 8;

    w52 74; w34 92; jh 100

Luke 12:2

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    The Watchtower,

    9/15/1988, p. 8

  • Publications Index

    jy 180; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 8;

    w33 330

Luke 12:3

Indexes

  • Publications Index

    w33 330

Luke 12:4

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook,

    7/2018, p. 5

    Awake!,

    3/8/1973, p. 26

    The Watchtower,

    12/15/1964, pp. 751-753

  • Publications Index

    mwb18.07 5;

    g73 3/8 26; w64 752; bf 511; w48 345; w33 330

Luke 12:5

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 906

    Awake!,

    7/22/1976, p. 4

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1965, pp. 108-110

    12/15/1964, pp. 751-753

  • Publications Index

    it-1 906;

    g76 7/22 4; ad 634; w65 109; w64 752; bf 511; g56 10/8 5; w49 267; w48 345; w33 330

Luke 12:6

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 427, 1015

    Close to Jehovah, pp. 241-242

    The Watchtower,

    4/1/2008, p. 9

    3/1/2008, p. 12

    4/1/1995, pp. 11-12

    Awake!,

    6/8/1999, p. 13

  • Publications Index

    it-2 427, 1015; cl 241-242; w08 3/1 12; w08 4/1 9; g99 6/8 13; w95 4/1 11-12;

    ad 1175

Luke 12:7

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1021

    Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook,

    7/2018, p. 5

    Close to Jehovah, pp. 241-242

    Awake!,

    6/8/1999, pp. 12-13

    10/22/1987, p. 14

    The Watchtower,

    4/1/1995, pp. 11-12

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1021; mwb18.07 5; cl 241-242; g99 6/8 12-13; w95 4/1 11-12; g87 10/22 14

Luke 12:8

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1965, pp. 267-269

    4/1/1962, pp. 197-199

  • Publications Index

    w65 268; w62 198; w30 181

Luke 12:9

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    1/1/1990, pp. 13-14

  • Publications Index

    w90 1/1 13-14;

    w30 181

Luke 12:10

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 339

    The Watchtower,

    8/15/1969, pp. 511-512

    2/1/1953, pp. 71-72

  • Publications Index

    it-1 339;

    w69 511; w53 72

Luke 12:11

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 119

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1962, pp. 684-685, 692-693

  • Publications Index

    it-1 119;

    w62 684, 692

Luke 12:12

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 119

  • Publications Index

    it-1 119;

    g69 12/22 27

Luke 12:13

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1180

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2007, pp. 21-22

    9/15/1988, p. 8

    4/1/1985, pp. 17-18

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    9/1/1977, p. 526

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1180; jy 180; w07 8/1 21-22; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 8;

    w85 4/1 17-18; w78 11/15 16-17; w77 526; w67 74

Luke 12:14

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    10/15/2015, p. 21

    8/1/2007, p. 22

    9/15/1988, pp. 8-9

    4/1/1985, pp. 17-18

    3/15/1973, pp. 190-191

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    Awake!,

    12/8/1978, pp. 27-28

  • Publications Index

    w15 10/15 21; jy 180; w07 8/1 22; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 8;

    w85 4/1 17-18; g78 12/8 27-28; w73 190-191; w67 74

Luke 12:15

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 37

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1180

    Remain in God’s Love, pp. 67-68

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2007, pp. 22-24

    6/15/2001, p. 6

    3/1/2001, pp. 5-6

    8/15/1991, p. 6

    9/15/1988, pp. 8-9

    4/1/1985, pp. 16-18

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    9/1/1977, p. 526

    3/1/1973, p. 158

    5/1/1972, p. 260

    1/15/1968, pp. 36-37

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

    4/15/1965, pp. 245-246

    3/1/1964, pp. 133-134

    7/15/1962, pp. 432-434

    6/15/1960, pp. 358-359

    7/1/1957, pp. 408-410

    1/1/1957, pp. 13-15

    Awake!,

    9/2007, p. 6

    4/2006, p. 5

    6/8/1978, p. 3

    5/22/1975, p. 4

    9/8/1974, p. 4

    Youth, p. 171

  • Publications Index

    lff lesson 37; it-1 1180; lvs 67-68; jy 180; w07 8/1 22-24; g 9/07 6; g 4/06 5; w01 3/1 5-6; w01 6/15 6; w91 8/15 6; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 8-9;

    w85 4/1 16-18; w78 11/15 17; g78 6/8 3; w77 526; yy 171; g75 5/22 4; g74 9/8 4; w73 158; w72 260; ad 817; w68 36; w67 74; w65 245; w64 134; w62 433; w60 359; w57 14, 409

Luke 12:16

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, p. 180

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2007, p. 27

    9/15/1988, pp. 8-9

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

  • Publications Index

    jy 180; w07 8/1 27; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 9;

    w78 11/15 17; w67 74

Luke 12:17

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

  • Publications Index

    w78 11/15 17

Luke 12:18

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1998, p. 19

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

  • Publications Index

    w98 11/15 19;

    w78 11/15 17; w67 74

Luke 12:19

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2007, pp. 27-28

    3/15/1980, p. 27

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

    7/15/1962, pp. 431-433

    8/1/1961, pp. 457-459

    9/1/1955, pp. 535-537

    1/1/1950, pp. 6-8

    Awake!,

    8/8/1980, p. 11

  • Publications Index

    w07 8/1 27-28;

    w80 3/15 27; g80 8/8 11; w78 11/15 17; w67 74; w62 432; w61 458; w55 536; dh 27; w50 7

Luke 12:20

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2007, p. 28

    7/15/1986, p. 31

    11/15/1978, pp. 16-17

    2/1/1967, pp. 73-75

    7/15/1962, pp. 431-433

    8/1/1961, pp. 457-459

  • Publications Index

    w07 8/1 28; w86 7/15 31;

    w78 11/15 17; w67 74; w62 432; w61 458

Luke 12:21

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    7/1/2008, pp. 12-13

    8/1/2007, pp. 28-30

    10/1/2005, p. 32

    11/15/1998, p. 19

    7/1/1993, p. 32

    4/1/1985, p. 20

    3/15/1980, p. 27

    11/15/1978, p. 17

    8/15/1975, pp. 493-494

    10/1/1970, p. 598

    2/1/1967, pp. 74-76

    3/1/1962, pp. 134-135

    8/1/1961, pp. 457-459

    Teacher, pp. 90-91

    Awake!,

    8/8/1980, p. 11

    4/8/1976, pp. 3-4

    Great Teacher, pp. 92, 94

  • Publications Index

    w08 7/1 12-13; w07 8/1 28-30; w05 10/1 32; lr 90-91; w98 11/15 19; w93 7/1 32;

    w85 4/1 20; w80 3/15 27; g80 8/8 11; w78 11/15 17; g76 4/8 3-4; w75 494; te 92, 94; w70 598; w67 75; w62 135; w61 458

Luke 12:22

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, pp. 180-181

    The Watchtower,

    9/15/1988, p. 9

    11/1/1980, p. 20

    11/15/1978, pp. 18-19

    11/1/1961, pp. 646-648

  • Publications Index

    jy 180-181; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 9;

    w80 11/1 20; w78 11/15 18-19; w61 647

Luke 12:23

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    4/15/1965, pp. 245-246

  • Publications Index

    w65 245

Luke 12:24

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    8/1/2010, pp. 29-30

    11/15/1978, pp. 18-19

    5/15/1962, pp. 295-296

    Awake!,

    1/8/1997, p. 25

  • Publications Index

    w10 8/1 29-30; g97 1/8 25;

    w78 11/15 18-19; w62 296; w42 201

Luke 12:25

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Awake!,

    4/22/1977, p. 12

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1961, p. 287

    1/1/1950, pp. 10-11

  • Publications Index

    g77 4/22 12; w61 287; w50 10

Luke 12:26

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 18-19

    1/1/1950, pp. 10-11

  • Publications Index

    w78 11/15 18-19; w50 10

Luke 12:27

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 18-19

  • Publications Index

    w78 11/15 18-19

Luke 12:29

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    12/2021, pp. 17-19

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/1986, p. 22

    11/1/1980, pp. 20-21

    11/15/1978, pp. 18-19

    11/1/1961, pp. 646-648

  • Publications Index

    w21.12 17-19; w86 6/15 22;

    w80 11/1 20; w78 11/15 18-19; w61 647

Luke 12:30

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    1/15/1964, pp. 49-50

    11/1/1961, pp. 646-648

  • Publications Index

    w64 50; w61 647

Luke 12:31

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Worship God, pp. 106-107

    The Watchtower,

    9/15/1988, p. 9

    11/1/1980, pp. 20-21

    3/15/1974, p. 191

    1/15/1968, pp. 37-38

    2/1/1967, pp. 77-78

    United in Worship, pp. 91-92

  • Publications Index

    wt 106-107; gt chapter 77; w88 9/15 9;

    uw 92; w80 11/1 20; w74 191; w68 38; w67 77

Luke 12:32

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, pp. 181-182

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1995, pp. 18-22

    10/1/1988, p. 8

    2/15/1984, pp. 16, 19-20

    10/1/1981, p. 20

    1/15/1981, p. 29

    5/1/1974, p. 287

    9/1/1973, p. 537

    4/1/1973, p. 199

    5/15/1968, pp. 304-305

    3/15/1964, pp. 169-170

    9/1/1963, pp. 538-540

    6/1/1962, pp. 326-328

    3/1/1962, pp. 139-140

    4/1/1961, pp. 218-219

    7/15/1960, pp. 434-436

    6/15/1959, pp. 362-364

    Awake!,

    1/8/1995, p. 27

    5/8/1973, p. 6

    11/8/1972, p. 7

    Happiness, p. 157

    World Government, pp. 111-112

    Good News, pp. 121-122

    ‘Know Jehovah’, pp. 176-177

  • Publications Index

    jy 181-182; w95 2/15 18-22; g95 1/8 27; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 8;

    w84 2/15 16, 19-20; w81 1/15 29; w81 10/1 20; hp 157; go 111-112; gh 121-122; w74 287; w73 199; w73 537; g73 5/8 6; g72 11/8 7; kj 177; w68 304; w64 170; g64 1/8 27; g64 3/8 28; w63 539; w62 139, 327; g62 9/8 28; w61 219; w60 435; w59 363; el 237; w39 23, 92; w34 52

Luke 12:33

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 717, 804

    Jesus—The Way, p. 181

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, p. 8

    11/15/1978, p. 21

  • Publications Index

    it-2 717, 804; jy 181; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 8;

    w78 11/15 21; g66 6/8 6; w44 278

Luke 12:34

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    6/2017, pp. 9-13

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 16, 21

  • Publications Index

    w17.06 9-13;

    w78 11/15 16, 21

Luke 12:35

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 655

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 262

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, pp. 8-9

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

    1/1/1977, pp. 17-18

  • Publications Index

    it-1 655; it-2 262; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 8;

    w78 11/15 24-25; w77 17-18; ad 468, 1072; w44 280

Luke 12:36

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

  • Publications Index

    w78 11/15 24-25; int69 1162; w44 280

Luke 12:37

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 219

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    12/1/1984, pp. 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 19

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

    12/1/1975, pp. 716-717

    8/1/1966, pp. 469-471

    9/1/1961, p. 539

  • Publications Index

    it-1 219; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 9;

    w84 12/1 11-17, 19; w78 11/15 24-25; w75 716-717; ad 165; w66 470; w61 539; w44 280; w42 165

Luke 12:38

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 499

    Jesus—The Way, p. 182

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, pp. 8-9

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

    1/1/1977, p. 17

  • Publications Index

    it-2 499; jy 182; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 8-9;

    w78 11/15 24-25; w77 17; ad 1224; w44 280

Luke 12:39

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

  • Publications Index

    w78 11/15 24-25

Luke 12:40

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, p. 182

    The Watchtower,

    1/1/2003, p. 18

    12/1/1984, pp. 14, 15-16, 19

    11/15/1978, pp. 24-25

    7/15/1976, p. 441

    Awake!,

    6/22/1995, p. 13

  • Publications Index

    jy 182; w03 1/1 18; g95 6/22 13;

    w84 12/1 14-16, 19; w78 11/15 24-25; w76 441

Luke 12:41

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1981, p. 20

  • Publications Index

    w81 10/1 20

Luke 12:42

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 805-806

    Jesus—The Way, p. 182

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/2013, p. 20

    4/15/2011, p. 4

    6/15/2009, pp. 20-21

    4/1/2007, pp. 22-23

    3/15/1990, pp. 10-11, 15-16

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    9/15/1983, pp. 19-20

    10/1/1981, pp. 19-24, 25-31

    8/1/1980, p. 14

    7/1/1979, pp. 7-8

    6/15/1973, p. 372

    12/15/1972, p. 755

    12/1/1972, p. 731

    12/15/1971, pp. 749-750

    2/1/1952, pp. 76-78, 80-82

    Kingdom Ministry,

    6/1998, pp. 3-4

    1981 Yearbook, p. 6

  • Publications Index

    it-1 805-806; jy 182; w13 7/15 20; w11 4/15 4; w09 6/15 20-21; w07 4/1 22-23; km 6/98 3-4; gt chapter 78; w90 3/15 10-11, 15-16; w88 10/1 9;

    w83 9/15 19-20; w81 10/1 19-31; yb81 6; w80 8/1 14; w79 7/1 7-8; w73 372; w72 731, 755; or 8-9; w71 749-750; w52 77, 81; w48 52, 54

Luke 12:43

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, p. 182

    The Watchtower,

    3/15/1990, pp. 13-14

    10/1/1981, pp. 20, 22-23, 27

    12/15/1972, p. 755

    12/15/1971, pp. 749-750

  • Publications Index

    jy 182; w90 3/15 13-14;

    w81 10/1 20, 22-23, 27; w72 755; or 8-9; w71 749-750; w48 54

Luke 12:44

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 805-806

    The Watchtower,

    4/1/2007, pp. 22-23

    3/15/1990, pp. 15-16

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    9/15/1983, pp. 19-20

    10/1/1981, pp. 22-23, 27-28

    12/15/1971, pp. 749-750

    10/15/1950, pp. 386-388

  • Publications Index

    it-1 805-806; w07 4/1 22-23; gt chapter 78; w90 3/15 15-16; w88 10/1 9;

    w83 9/15 19-20; w81 10/1 22-23, 27; or 8-9; w71 750; w50 387; w48 54

Luke 12:45

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, pp. 182, 259

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    2/15/1975, pp. 110-111

    3/1/1965, pp. 144-145

    God’s Kingdom Has Approached, pp. 358-359, 360-361

  • Publications Index

    jy 182, 259; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 9;

    w75 110-111; ka 358-361; w65 144; w48 54

Luke 12:46

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1975, pp. 110-111

    3/1/1965, pp. 144-145

    God’s Kingdom Has Approached, pp. 358, 361-362

  • Publications Index

    w75 110-111; ka 358, 361-362; w65 144; w48 54

Luke 12:47

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/1963, pp. 358-360

  • Publications Index

    ad 204; w63 359; g36 11/4 94

Luke 12:48

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    12/1/1978, p. 22

    4/1/1972, p. 202

    2/15/1965, p. 123

    8/1/1964, pp. 466-468

    6/15/1963, pp. 358-360, 369-370

    2/15/1963, pp. 108-110

    5/1/1962, pp. 272-274

    8/1/1950, pp. 233-235

  • Publications Index

    w78 12/1 22; w72 202; ad 204; w65 123; w64 467; g64 11/8 12; w63 109, 359, 370; w62 273; w50 234; w37 151; w36 51, 203

Luke 12:49

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Jesus—The Way, pp. 182-183

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, p. 9

  • Publications Index

    jy 182-183; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 9;

    fm 212; li 98

Luke 12:50

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 252

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/1993, pp. 17-18

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    2/15/1987, pp. 13-14

    3/1/1977, p. 137

    11/15/1951, p. 676

    United in Worship, pp. 97-98

  • Publications Index

    it-1 252; w93 6/15 17-18; gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 9; w87 2/15 13-14;

    uw 97-98; w77 137; ad 188; li 98; nh 304; w51 676; el 119; w48 36

Luke 12:51

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 19

  • Publications Index

    it-2 19;

    w49 150

Luke 12:52

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    9/1/1978, pp. 4-5

  • Publications Index

    w78 9/1 4-5; w41 300

Luke 12:53

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    9/1/1978, pp. 4-5

  • Publications Index

    w78 9/1 4-5; w41 300; w31 71

Luke 12:54

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/1/1985, pp. 8-9

  • Publications Index

    w85 2/1 8

Luke 12:55

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/1/1985, pp. 8-9

  • Publications Index

    w85 2/1 8

Luke 12:56

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    10/1/1988, p. 9

    2/1/1985, pp. 8-9

    9/15/1976, p. 559

  • Publications Index

    gt chapter 78; w88 10/1 9;

    w85 2/1 8; w76 559

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Luke 12:1-59

Luke

12 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.

10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

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?

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

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

27 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.

28 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?

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

30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

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

35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

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