Luke 12:29

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.”

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BSBPD

“And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`And ye--seek not what ye may eat, or what ye may drink, and be not in suspense,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 12:29 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 6:31Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
  2. Luke 10:7Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
  3. Luke 12:22Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
  4. Luke 12:26So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?
  5. Luke 22:35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.

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