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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And which of you, being anxious, is able to add one hour to his lifespan?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And which of you by worrying can add a day to his life’s span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life&#8217s span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And which of you by being anxious can add a <i>single</i> cubit to his life’s span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And which of you by worrying can add a <i>single</i> cubit to his life span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And which of you by worrying can add one hour to his life’s span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Can any of you add one moment to his life span by worrying?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Can any of you add a cubit to his height by worrying? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit unto the measure of his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Can worry make you live longer? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit unto his stature?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Can any of you add an hour to your life by worrying?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Can any of you live a bit longer by worrying about it? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Can any of you add an hour to the length of your life by worrying? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And which of you by solicitude can add to his stature one cubit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And which of you is able by anxious thought to add a moment to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And who of you, being anxious, is able to add to his age one cubit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And which of you, being anxious, is able to add one hour to his lifespan?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and who of you, being anxious, is able to add to his age one cubit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And which of you having anxiety can add to his size one cubit?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And which of you, by taking thought, can add to his stature one cubit? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But which of you, by thinking, is able to add one cubit to his stature?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Can any of you by worrying add a moment to your life-span?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who is among you, who by worrying, can add to his stature one cubit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Which of you by taking pains can add one cubit to his height?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />"Which of you, by his anxiety, can add one span to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And which one of you being solicitous is able to add one moment to his existence?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Which of you, with all his anxiety, can add one moment to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but which of you, with all his disquietude, can add one moment to the period of his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And which of you is able by anxious thought to add a moment to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>"And who of you, <i>by</i> being anxious, can add one cubit to his stature?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And which of you by all his thought can add one moment to his life?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/12-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5173" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Do Not Worry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3309.htm" title="3309: merimnōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.">by worrying</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/4369.htm" title="4369: prostheinai (V-ANA) -- To place (put) to, add; I do again. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. Lay beside, annex, repeat.">add</a> <a href="/greek/4083.htm" title="4083: pēchyn (N-AMS) -- A cubit, about a foot and a half. Of uncertain affinity; the fore-arm, i.e. a cubit.">a single hour</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2244.htm" title="2244: hēlikian (N-AFS) -- Age, term of life; full age, maturity; stature. From the same as helikos; maturity.">life?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Matthew 6:27</a></span><br />Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Psalm 39:5-6</a></span><br />You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah / Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a></span><br />A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:14</a></span><br />I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a></span><br />Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Psalm 127:2</a></span><br />In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Proverbs 27:1</a></span><br />Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a></span><br />Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-23.htm">Jeremiah 10:23</a></span><br />I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Luke 19:3</a></b></br> And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-36.htm">Matthew 5:36</a></b></br> Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Matthew 6:27</a></b></br> Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Able</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Add</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Height</a> <a href="/luke/12-12.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/12-23.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/12-12.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Single</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-19.htm">Solicitude</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Span</a> <a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Taller</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Worrying</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/17-5.htm">Add</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/genesis/6-16.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Height</a> <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Life</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Single</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-18.htm">Solicitude</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Span</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Taller</a> <a href="/luke/12-26.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Worrying</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a></span><br></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'; 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In the biblical context, worry is often seen as a lack of trust in God's provision and sovereignty. Jesus frequently taught about the futility of worry, emphasizing reliance on God (<a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>). The cultural context of the time involved daily concerns about food, clothing, and shelter, which were more immediate and pressing than in many modern societies. Jesus' audience would have understood worry as a natural response to these challenges, yet He calls them to a higher trust in God.<p><b>can add a single hour</b><br>The phrase highlights the limitations of human control over life. In the original Greek, the word translated as "hour" can also mean "cubit," a measure of length, suggesting the futility of trying to extend one's life or stature through worry. This reflects the biblical theme that life and its duration are in God's hands (<a href="/psalms/139-16.htm">Psalm 139:16</a>). The historical context shows that life expectancy was much shorter in ancient times, making the desire to extend life even more poignant.<p><b>to his life?</b><br>This rhetorical question underscores the point that worry is ineffective in altering the course of one's life. The Bible consistently teaches that God is the author of life and that He alone determines its length (<a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a>). This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of trusting God with one's life and future, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>. It also points to the ultimate hope in Christ, who offers eternal life beyond the temporal concerns of this world (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the futility of worry and the importance of trusting in God's provision.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, they are learning about faith and reliance on God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>A larger group of people who are also listening to Jesus' teachings, representing a broader audience beyond the immediate circle of disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_worry.htm">The Futility of Worry</a></b><br>Worrying does not change our circumstances or extend our lives. It is an unproductive use of our time and energy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of our lives, including the length of our days. Trusting in His plan brings peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_the_present.htm">Focus on the Present</a></b><br>Jesus encourages us to live in the present, focusing on today's challenges rather than being consumed by future uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_response_to_anxiety.htm">Prayer as a Response to Anxiety</a></b><br>Instead of worrying, turn to prayer. Present your concerns to God, who cares for you and is able to provide.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_first_the_kingdom.htm">Seek First the Kingdom</a></b><br>Prioritize God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting that He will take care of your needs as you align your life with His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_power.htm">Are they like God's angels in heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_ease_shame.htm">What does the Bible teach about handling worry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_bible_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about tomorrow's events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible_project's_goal.htm">How can we effectively manage and prioritize our time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/12-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="grk">τίς</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξ</span> <span class="translit">(ex)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by worrying</span><br /><span class="grk">μεριμνῶν</span> <span class="translit">(merimnōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3309.htm">Strong's 3309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can</span><br /><span class="grk">δύναται</span> <span class="translit">(dynatai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">add</span><br /><span class="grk">προσθεῖναι</span> <span class="translit">(prostheinai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4369.htm">Strong's 4369: </a> </span><span class="str2">To place (put) to, add; I do again. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. Lay beside, annex, repeat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a single hour</span><br /><span class="grk">πῆχυν</span> <span class="translit">(pēchyn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4083.htm">Strong's 4083: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cubit, about a foot and a half. Of uncertain affinity; the fore-arm, i.e. a cubit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lifespan?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡλικίαν</span> <span class="translit">(hēlikian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">Age, term of life; full age, maturity; stature. From the same as helikos; maturity.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/12-25.htm">Luke 12:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/12-25.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:25 Which of you by being anxious can (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:26" /></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>