12:1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees--beware of their hypocrisy.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 1 , Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees--beware of their hypocrisy.
12:2 The time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 2 , The time is coming when everything will be revealed; all that is secret will be made public.
12:3 Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 3 , Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
12:4 'Dear friends, don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill the body; they cannot do any more to you.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 4 , 'Dear friends, don't be afraid of those who want to kill you. They can only kill the body; they cannot do any more to you.
12:5 But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill people and then throw them into hell.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 5 , But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill people and then throw them into hell.
12:6 'What is the price of five sparrows? A couple of pennies? Yet God does not forget a single one of them.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 6 , 'What is the price of five sparrows? A couple of pennies? Yet God does not forget a single one of them.
12:7 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 7 , And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.
12:8 'And I assure you of this: If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I, the Son of Man, will openly acknowledge that person in the presence of God's angels.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 8 , 'And I assure you of this: If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I, the Son of Man, will openly acknowledge that person in the presence of God's angels.
12:9 But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before God's angels.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 9 , But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before God's angels.
12:10 Yet those who speak against the Son of Man may be forgiven, but anyone who speaks blasphemies against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 10 , Yet those who speak against the Son of Man may be forgiven, but anyone who speaks blasphemies against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven.
12:11 'And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don't worry about what to say in your defense,
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 11 , 'And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don't worry about what to say in your defense,
12:12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you what needs to be said even as you are standing there.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 12 , for the Holy Spirit will teach you what needs to be said even as you are standing there.'
12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, 'Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father's estate with me.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 13 , Then someone called from the crowd, 'Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father's estate with me.'
12:14 Jesus replied, 'Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 14 , Jesus replied, 'Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?'
12:15 Then he said, 'Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 15 , Then he said, 'Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.'
12:16 And he gave an illustration: 'A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 16 , And he gave an illustration: 'A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops.
12:17 In fact, his barns were full to overflowing.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 17 , In fact, his barns were full to overflowing.
12:18 So he said, `I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store everything.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 18 , So he said, `I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store everything.
12:19 And I'll sit back and say to myself, My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 19 , And I'll sit back and say to myself, My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!'
12:20 'But God said to him, `You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all?'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 20 , 'But God said to him, `You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all?'
12:21 'Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 21 , 'Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.'
12:22 Then turning to his disciples, Jesus said, 'So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 22 , Then turning to his disciples, Jesus said, 'So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life--whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear.
12:23 For life consists of far more than food and clothing.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 23 , For life consists of far more than food and clothing.
12:24 Look at the ravens. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 24 , Look at the ravens. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds!
12:25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 25 , Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not!
12:26 And if worry can't do little things like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 26 , And if worry can't do little things like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?
12:27 'Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 27 , 'Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
12:28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 28 , And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!
12:29 And don't worry about food--what to eat and drink. Don't worry whether God will provide it for you.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 29 , And don't worry about food--what to eat and drink. Don't worry whether God will provide it for you.
12:30 These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 30 , These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs.
12:31 He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 31 , He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
12:32 'So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 32 , 'So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
12:33 'Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe--no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 33 , 'Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe--no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.
12:34 Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 34 , Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.
12:35 'Be dressed for service and well prepared,
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 35 , 'Be dressed for service and well prepared,
12:36 as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 36 , as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
12:37 There will be special favor for those who are ready and waiting for his return. I tell you, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 37 , There will be special favor for those who are ready and waiting for his return. I tell you, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!
12:38 He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, there will be special favor for his servants who are ready!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 38 , He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, there will be special favor for his servants who are ready!
12:39 'Know this: A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would not permit the house to be broken into.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 39 , 'Know this: A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would not permit the house to be broken into.
12:40 You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 40 , You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.'
12:41 Peter asked, 'Lord, is this illustration just for us or for everyone?'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 41 , Peter asked, 'Lord, is this illustration just for us or for everyone?'
12:42 And the Lord replied, 'I'm talking to any faithful, sensible servant to whom the master gives the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 42 , And the Lord replied, 'I'm talking to any faithful, sensible servant to whom the master gives the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family.
12:43 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 43 , If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
12:44 I assure you, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 44 , I assure you, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.
12:45 But if the servant thinks, `My master won't be back for a while,' and begins oppressing the other servants, partying, and getting drunk--
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 45 , But if the servant thinks, `My master won't be back for a while,' and begins oppressing the other servants, partying, and getting drunk--
12:46 well, the master will return unannounced and unexpected. He will tear the servant apart and banish him with the unfaithful.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 46 , well, the master will return unannounced and unexpected. He will tear the servant apart and banish him with the unfaithful.
12:47 The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 47 , The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it.
12:48 'But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 48 , 'But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given.
12:49 'I have come to bring fire to the earth, and I wish that my task were already completed!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 49 , 'I have come to bring fire to the earth, and I wish that my task were already completed!
12:50 There is a terrible baptism ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 50 , There is a terrible baptism ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished.
12:51 Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to bring strife and division!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 51 , Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to bring strife and division!
12:52 From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against--or the other way around.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 52 , From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against--or the other way around.
12:53 There will be a division between father and son, mother and daughter, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 53 , There will be a division between father and son, mother and daughter, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.'
12:54 Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, 'When you see clouds beginning to form in the west, you say, `Here comes a shower.' And you are right.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 54 , Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, 'When you see clouds beginning to form in the west, you say, `Here comes a shower.' And you are right.
12:55 When the south wind blows, you say, `Today will be a scorcher.' And it is.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 55 , When the south wind blows, you say, `Today will be a scorcher.' And it is.
12:56 You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but you can't interpret these present times.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 56 , You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but you can't interpret these present times.
12:57 'Why can't you decide for yourselves what is right?
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 57 , 'Why can't you decide for yourselves what is right?
12:58 If you are on the way to court and you meet your accuser, try to settle the matter before it reaches the judge, or you may be sentenced and handed over to an officer and thrown in jail.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 58 , If you are on the way to court and you meet your accuser, try to settle the matter before it reaches the judge, or you may be sentenced and handed over to an officer and thrown in jail.
12:59 And if that happens, you won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 12 , Verse 59 , And if that happens, you won't be free again until you have paid the last penny.'
