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Why do you have so little faith? <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if God thus clothes the grass in the field, being here today and tomorrow being thrown into the furnace, how much more you, O you of little faith! <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You of little faith! <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith! <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But if God so arrays the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O men of little faith! <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You of little faith! <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But if this is how God clothes the grass which is in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You of little faith! <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If that’s how God clothes the grass, which is in the field today and is thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more will he do for you—you of little faith? <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If that&#8217s how God clothes the grass, which is in the field today and is thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more will He do for you—you of little faith? <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more shall he clothe you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God gives such beauty to everything that grows in the fields, even though it is here today and thrown into a fire tomorrow. Won't he do even more for you? You have such little faith! <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more shall he clothe you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That's the way God clothes the grass in the field. Today it's alive, and tomorrow it's thrown into an incinerator. So how much more will he clothe you people who have so little faith? <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is God who clothes the wild grass--grass that is here today and gone tomorrow, burned up in the oven. Won't he be all the more sure to clothe you? What little faith you have! <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now if that's the way God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and thrown into an oven tomorrow, how much more will he clothe you—you who have little faith? <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you people of little faith! <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith? <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If then God so clothe the grass, which is to-day in the field, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But if God so clothes the vegetation in the fields, that blooms to-day and to-morrow will be thrown into the oven, how much more certainly will He clothe you, you men of feeble faith! <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if the herbage in the field, that today is, and tomorrow is cast into an oven, God so clothes, how much more you of little faith? <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if God thus clothes the grass in the field, being here today and tomorrow being thrown into the furnace, how much more you, O you of little faith! <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if the herbage in the field, that to-day is, and to-morrow into an oven is cast, God doth so clothe, how much more you -- ye of little faith? <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if the grass, to day being in the field and to morrow cast into the furnace, God so clothes; how much rather you, ye of little faith?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now if God clothe in this manner the grass that is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, if God so clothes the grass, which is in the field today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, how much more you, O little in faith? <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> If God so clothes the grass in the field that grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if God clothes in such fashion the grass of the field, which today is and tomorrow falls into the fireplace; how much more is he to you, O you of little faith? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But if God so clothes the grass that today is in the field and tomorrow will fall into a fire, how much better is he to you, O' small of faith?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If, then, God so clothes the herb of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, you of little faith?<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And if God so clothes the verdure flourishing in the fields to-day, and to-morrow cast into the oven; how much more are you, O ye of little faith?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> If God then so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is thrown into the furnace; how much more you, O ye of little faith? <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now if God thus cloaths the flowers, which exist to-day in the field, and to-morrow are thrown into the oven: how much more will he cloath you, O distrustful men? <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But if God so clothes the vegetation in the fields, that blooms to-day and to-morrow will be thrown into the oven, how much more certainly will He clothe you, you men of feeble faith! <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Now, if God so clotheth the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into an oven, how much more shall He clothe you, O ye of little faith!<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Now if God so clothe the grass which is to day in the field, and to-morrow is cast into the furnace, how much more <Fr>will He clothe<FR> you, O ye of little faith?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5196" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Do Not Worry</a> …27Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. 28<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">that is how</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/294.htm" title="294: amphiezei (V-PIA-3S) -- To put on, clothe. From the base of amphoteros and hennumi; to enrobe.">clothes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5528.htm" title="5528: chorton (N-AMS) -- Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a court or garden, i.e. herbage or vegetation.">grass</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">of</a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agrō (N-DMS) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">the field,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: onta (V-PPA-AMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">which is here</a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">today</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/839.htm" title="839: aurion (Adv) -- Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow.">tomorrow</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ballomenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">is thrown</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/2823.htm" title="2823: klibanon (N-AMS) -- An oven, furnace. Of uncertain derivation; an earthen pot used for baking in.">the furnace,</a> <a href="/greek/4214.htm" title="4214: posō (IPro-DNS) -- How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).">how much</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">more will He clothe</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3640.htm" title="3640: oligopistoi (Adj-VMP) -- Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence.">O you of little faith!</a> 29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a> If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? <a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Matthew 6:28-29</a> And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-27</a> 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? <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a> How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Psalm 104:14</a> He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: <a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a> A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a> to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/job/38-27.htm">Job 38:27</a> to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass? <a href="/job/38-41.htm">Job 38:41</a> Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? <a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Genesis 1:11-12</a> Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.” And it was so. / The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. <a href="/genesis/1-29.htm">Genesis 1:29-30</a> Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">1 Kings 4:33</a> He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. <a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">2 Kings 19:26</a> Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?which.<a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6</a> The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:<a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24</a> For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:O ye.<a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a> And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.<a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a> And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.<a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Matthew 14:31</a> And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-10.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/luke/12-23.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/luke/12-23.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Exists</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Field</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/matthew/13-50.htm">Furnace</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Herbage</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Oven</a> <a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Today</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Vegetation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/15-24.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/john/5-35.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/luke/19-36.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/john/1-3.htm">Exists</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Field</a> <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Furnace</a> <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Herbage</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/genesis/15-17.htm">Oven</a> <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Today</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/luke/13-32.htm">To-Morrow</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Vegetation</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div>1. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a> 13. <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a> 33. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a> 49. <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a> 54. <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a> 57. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If that is how God clothes the grass of the field This phrase highlights God's provision and care for creation. In biblical times, grass was a common sight in the fields of Israel, often used as a metaphor for the transient nature of life (<a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Psalm 103:15-16</a>). The imagery of God clothing the grass suggests His attention to even the smallest details of His creation, reflecting His sovereignty and providence. This echoes the creation narrative where God provides for all living things (<a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Genesis 1:11-12</a>).which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace The transience of grass is emphasized here, illustrating the fleeting nature of earthly life. In the cultural context, grass was often used as fuel for ovens, a common practice in ancient Israel due to the scarcity of wood. This serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of material things and the importance of focusing on eternal values. The imagery also connects to the broader biblical theme of the brevity of life (<a href="/james/4-14.htm">James 4:14</a>).how much more will He clothe you This rhetorical question underscores God's greater care for humans, who are made in His image (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>). It reassures believers of God's provision, encouraging trust in His ability to meet their needs. The comparison between grass and humans highlights the value God places on human life, aligning with Jesus' teaching on God's care for His people (<a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a>).O you of little faith! This phrase is a gentle rebuke, calling believers to trust in God's provision. It reflects a common theme in Jesus' teachings, where He challenges His followers to have faith (<a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26, 14</a>:31). The call to faith is central to the Christian life, emphasizing reliance on God rather than material security. This phrase encourages believers to grow in their trust and dependence on God, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of faith as a response to God's promises (<a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this passage, offering a teaching on God's provision and care. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, representing believers who are learning to trust in God's provision. 3. <a href="/topical/g/grass_of_the_field.htm">Grass of the Field</a> Used as a metaphor for the temporary and transient nature of earthly things. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The provider and sustainer, who cares for all creation, including the grass and His people. 5. <a href="/topical/f/furnace.htm">Furnace</a> Represents the temporary nature of earthly things, as grass is used for fuel and quickly consumed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> God provides for even the smallest parts of His creation, like the grass. How much more will He care for us, His children? This should encourage us to trust in His provision. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_worry.htm">Faith Over Worry</a> Jesus calls out "little faith" as a barrier to trusting God. We are encouraged to grow in faith, knowing that God is aware of our needs and will provide. <a href="/topical/t/temporary_vs._eternal.htm">Temporary vs. Eternal</a> The grass is temporary, yet God clothes it beautifully. This teaches us to focus on eternal values rather than temporary concerns. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> God's provision may not always align with our timing, but His timing is perfect. We are called to trust in His wisdom and timing. <a href="/topical/p/practical_faith.htm">Practical Faith</a> Faith is not just a belief but a practical trust in God's promises. We are encouraged to live out our faith by relying on God daily.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a> <a href="/q/should_you_drink_from_your_own_cistern.htm">What does Jesus teach about the nature of hell?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_lucifer_also_known_as_satan.htm">Who is Lucifer also known as Satan?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_the_quake_free_prisoners_unharmed.htm">In Acts 16:22-26, how could an earthquake open all the prison doors and unfasten everyone's chains without inflicting any apparent damage or injury?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_safe_snake_handling.htm">Luke 10:19 - If authority over snakes and scorpions was literal, why isn't there consistent historical evidence of Christians demonstrating this without harm?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. that is how οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. clothes ἀμφιέζει (amphiezei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_294.htm">Strong's 294: </a> To put on, clothe. From the base of amphoteros and hennumi; to enrobe. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. grass χόρτον (chorton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5528.htm">Strong's 5528: </a> Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a 'court' or 'garden', i.e. herbage or vegetation. of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] field, ἀγρῷ (agrō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. which is [here] ὄντα (onta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. today σήμερον (sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. tomorrow αὔριον (aurion) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_839.htm">Strong's 839: </a> Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow. is thrown βαλλόμενον (ballomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the furnace, κλίβανον (klibanon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2823.htm">Strong's 2823: </a> An oven, furnace. Of uncertain derivation; an earthen pot used for baking in. how much πόσῳ (posō) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4214.htm">Strong's 4214: </a> How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many). [more will He clothe] μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. O [you] of little faith! ὀλιγόπιστοι (oligopistoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3640.htm">Strong's 3640: </a> Of little faith. From oligos and pistis; incredulous, i.e. Lacking confidence. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-28.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:28 But if this is how God clothes (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>