Luke 12:32-40

Do Not Be Anxious

32 r "Fear not, little s flock, for t it is your Father's good pleasure to give you u the kingdom. 33 v Sell your possessions, and w give to the needy. x Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with y a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. 34 z For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

You Must Be Ready

35 a "Stay dressed for action 1 and b keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are c waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and d knocks. 37 e Blessed are those servants 2 whom the master finds e awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, f he will dress himself for service and g have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them. 38 If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them awake, blessed are those servants! 39 h But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour i the thief was coming, he 3 would not have left his house to be broken into. 40 You also must be j ready, for k the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

  1. Cross References
    Isaiah 41:14
    Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord ; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
    Isaiah 44:2
    Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: Fear not, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
  2. Cross References
    Isaiah 40:11
    He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will...
    Matthew 26:31
    Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall awa...
    John 10:16
    And I have other sheep that are not of this fol...
    John 21:15 - 17
    When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to...
    Acts 20:28 - 29
    Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all ...
    1 Peter 5:2 - 3
    Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, ex...
  3. Cross References
    Luke 10:21
    In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
    Matthew 11:26
    Yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.
    Ephesians 1:5
    He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
    Ephesians 1:9
    Making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
    Philippians 2:13
    For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 22:29
    And I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom.
    Matthew 13:19
    When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 19:21
    Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
  6. Cross References
    Luke 11:41
    But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.
  7. Cross References
    Luke 16:9
    And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 6:20
    But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
    Luke 12:21
    So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.
    1 Peter 1:4
    To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
  9. Cross References
    Matthew 6:21
    For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
  10. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:14
    Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
    1 Peter 1:13
    Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 25:7
    Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.
  12. Cross References
    2 Peter 3:12
    Waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!
  13. Cross References
    Revelation 3:20
    Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 24:42
    Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
    Matthew 24:46
    Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 24:42
    Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
    Matthew 24:46
    Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.
  16. Cross References
    John 13:4
    Rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.
    Luke 12:35
    Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.
    Luke 17:8
    Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink'?
  17. Cross References
    Luke 22:27
    For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.
  18. Cross References
    Luke 12:39 - 46
    But know this, that if the master of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have left his house to be broken into.
    Matthew 24:43 - 51
    But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
  19. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 5:2
    For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
    2 Peter 3:10
    But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.
    Revelation 3:3
    Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you.
  20. Cross References
    Luke 12:47
    And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating.
    Matthew 25:10
    And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.
  21. Cross References
    Luke 21:27
    And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
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