Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. New Living Translation Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. English Standard Version Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Berean Standard Bible But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. Berean Literal Bible But seek you His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. King James Bible But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. New King James Version But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. New American Standard Bible But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided to you. NASB 1995 “But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. NASB 1977 “But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you. Legacy Standard Bible But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Amplified Bible But [strive for and actively] seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Christian Standard Bible “But seek his kingdom, and these things will be provided for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible “But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided for you. American Standard Version Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you. Contemporary English Version But put God's work first, and these things will be yours as well. English Revised Version Howbeit seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rather, be concerned about his kingdom. Then these things will be provided for you. Good News Translation Instead, be concerned with his Kingdom, and he will provide you with these things. International Standard Version Instead, be concerned about his kingdom, and these things will be provided for you as well. Majority Standard Bible But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added unto you. NET Bible Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. New Heart English Bible But seek his Kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Webster's Bible Translation But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Weymouth New Testament But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition. World English Bible But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut seek the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you. Berean Literal Bible But seek you His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Young's Literal Translation but, seek ye the reign of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Smith's Literal Translation But seek the kingdom of God; and all these shall be added to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut seek ye first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, seek first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you. New American Bible Instead, seek his kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. New Revised Standard Version Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you, seek the kingdom of God; and all of these things shall be added to you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “However, seek The Kingdom of God, and all these things are added to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be given you in addition. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be given you over. Mace New Testament therefore do you rather seek the kingdom of God, and then all your necessities will be fully supply'd. Weymouth New Testament But make His Kingdom the object of your pursuit, and these things shall be given you in addition. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Worry…30For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.… Cross References Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:1-2 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. / Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 1 Kings 3:11-14 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ... Treasury of Scripture But rather seek you the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you. Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 1 Kings 3:11-13 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; … Psalm 34:9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. Jump to Previous Added Addition Care Chief God's Instead Kingdom Object Pursuit Rather Reign SeekJump to Next Added Addition Care Chief God's Instead Kingdom Object Pursuit Rather Reign SeekLuke 12 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. But seek The word "seek" in Greek is "ζητέω" (zēteō), which implies an active, diligent pursuit. In the context of the New Testament, this term often conveys a sense of earnestness and priority. The call to "seek" suggests that the pursuit of God's kingdom should be intentional and fervent, not passive or secondary. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of seeking God as a central aspect of faith, as seen in the Old Testament, where seeking God is often associated with worship, prayer, and obedience. His kingdom and these things will be added unto you Greek Butπλὴν (plēn) Conjunction Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. seek ζητεῖτε (zēteite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom, βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. these things ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. will be added προστεθήσεται (prostethēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4369: To place (put) to, add; I do again. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. Lay beside, annex, repeat. unto you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links Luke 12:31 NIVLuke 12:31 NLT Luke 12:31 ESV Luke 12:31 NASB Luke 12:31 KJV Luke 12:31 BibleApps.com Luke 12:31 Biblia Paralela Luke 12:31 Chinese Bible Luke 12:31 French Bible Luke 12:31 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 12:31 But seek God's Kingdom and all these (Luke Lu Lk) |