Luke 12:31

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.”

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BSBPD

“But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“but, seek ye the reign of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 12:31 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 3:11So 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—
  2. Psalms 34:9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
  3. Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
  4. Psalms 37:19In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied.
  5. Psalms 37:25I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.
  6. Psalms 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
  7. Isaiah 33:16he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.
  8. Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
  9. Luke 10:42But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
  10. John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
  11. Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  12. 1 Timothy 4:8For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
  13. Hebrews 13:5Keep 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.”

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