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For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. <a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do not fear, little flock, for your Father took delight to give you the kingdom. <a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a> “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. <a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Do not fear, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom. <a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Don&#8217t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom. <a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom. <a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom. <a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Stop being afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a> "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. <a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom. <a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a> “Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Do not fear, little flock, because your Father delighted to give you the kingdom; <a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do not fear, little flock, for your Father took delight to give you the kingdom. <a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Fear not, little flock, because your Father did delight to give you the reign; <a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Fear not, little flock; for your Father was contented to give you the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom. <a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Do not be afraid, O little flock; for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Fear not, little flock, for your Father desires to give you The Kingdom.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. <a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Fear not, little flock; because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving you the kingdom. <a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom. <a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Dismiss your fears, little flock: your Father finds a pleasure in giving you the Kingdom. <a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Fear not, little flock; because your Father delighted to give you the Kingdom.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/12-32.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=5228" 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> …31But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32<a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikron (Adj-VNS) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">little</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-VNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4168.htm" title="4168: poimnion (N-VNS) -- A little flock. Neuter of a presumed derivative of poimne; a flock, i.e. group.">flock,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</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/3962.htm" title="3962: Patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">is pleased</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to give</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom.</a> 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.…<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/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a> 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. <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-29</a> My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15-17</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” / The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. / And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <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="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. <a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9-10</a> Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. / Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a> Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For 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. <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a> The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.little.<a href="/songs/1-7.htm">Song of Solomon 1:7,8</a> Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? … <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.<a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Isaiah 41:14</a> Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.it is.<a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21</a> In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.<a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25-27</a> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes… <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5-9</a> Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, … the kingdom.<a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a> But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.<a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34</a> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-7.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Dismiss</a> <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/luke/12-29.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/luke/11-25.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/luke/12-7.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Reign</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/19-21.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Dismiss</a> <a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/luke/17-37.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/luke/15-16.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Reign</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>Do not be afraid This phrase is a common biblical exhortation, appearing frequently throughout both the Old and New Testaments. It is often used by God or His messengers to reassure His people in times of uncertainty or fear. In the context of <a href="/luke/12.htm">Luke 12</a>, Jesus is addressing His disciples, encouraging them to trust in God's provision and care. This echoes God's assurance to figures like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>), emphasizing that faith in God dispels fear.Little flock The term "little flock" is an endearing metaphor used by Jesus to describe His disciples. It reflects the pastoral imagery common in Scripture, where God's people are often likened to sheep under the care of a shepherd. This imagery is rooted in the agrarian culture of ancient Israel, where shepherding was a familiar occupation. It also connects to Old Testament passages such as <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, where God is depicted as the Shepherd. Jesus, as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), assures His followers of His intimate care and guidance.For your Father Referring to God as "Father" highlights the personal and relational aspect of God's nature. This was a revolutionary concept in the Jewish context, where God was often seen as distant and transcendent. Jesus frequently used this term to emphasize the intimate relationship believers have with God, as seen in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>). It underscores the familial bond and the love and care God has for His children.Is pleased The phrase "is pleased" indicates God's willingness and delight in blessing His people. It reflects the gracious nature of God, who desires to give good gifts to His children (<a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>). This aligns with the biblical theme of God's benevolence and generosity, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a>, where God's pleasure is linked to His will and purpose for believers.To give you the kingdom The "kingdom" refers to the reign and rule of God, both in the present spiritual sense and the future eschatological fulfillment. Jesus' ministry was centered on proclaiming the Kingdom of God (<a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a>), and He taught His disciples to seek it first (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>). This promise assures believers of their inheritance and participation in God's eternal kingdom, as prophesied in <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Daniel 7:27</a> and fulfilled in <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a>. It emphasizes the already-but-not-yet nature of the kingdom, where believers experience its reality now and anticipate its full realization in the future.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, offering comfort and assurance to His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus, referred to as the "little flock," representing all believers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> God, who is described as being pleased to give the kingdom to His children. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a> Refers to the reign and rule of God, both in the present spiritual sense and the future physical manifestation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> The broader context in which Jesus' followers live, often characterized by fear and uncertainty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_god's_provision.htm">Assurance of God's Provision</a> Believers are assured that God, as a loving Father, is pleased to provide for them, including the ultimate gift of His kingdom. <a href="/topical/i/identity_as_god's_flock.htm">Identity as God's Flock</a> Understanding our identity as the "little flock" helps us recognize our dependence on God and His care for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_fear.htm">Freedom from Fear</a> Jesus' command to "not be afraid" is a call to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even amidst life's uncertainties. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Joy of the Kingdom</a> The kingdom is not just a future hope but a present reality that brings joy and purpose to our lives as we live under God's rule. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_kingdom_priorities.htm">Living with Kingdom Priorities</a> As recipients of the kingdom, believers are called to live with kingdom priorities, focusing on eternal values rather than temporary concerns.<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/bible's_view_on_social_anxiety.htm">What does the Bible say about social anxiety?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_luke_9_60_with_honoring_parents.htm">Luke 9:60: How can Jesus' instruction to 'let the dead bury their own dead' be reconciled with the biblically mandated responsibility to honor parents?</a> <a href="/q/who_fathered_shelah__cainan_or_arphaxad.htm">Who was the father of Shelah? Cainan (Luke 3:35-36) Arphaxad (Genesis II: 12)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_pray_to_avoid_crucifixion.htm">Did Jesus pray to The Father to prevent the crucifixion? Yes. (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42) No. (John 12:27)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) Fear not, little flock.--The words continue to be spoken to the inner circle of the disciples. They are "the little flock" (the Greek has the article) to whom the Father was pleased to give the kingdom which is "righteousness and peace and joy." There is an implied recognition of the fact, that the "flock" had passed beyond the stage of seeking for the kingdom. In its essence it was theirs already.It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.--Literally, Your Father was well-pleased to give. As resting upon an object, the Greek verb appears in <a href="/luke/3-22.htm" title="And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove on him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.">Luke 3:22</a>; <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm" title="And see a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.">Matthew 3:17</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm" title="Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.">Matthew 12:18</a>; <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm" title="While he yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear you him.">Matthew 17:5</a>; <a href="/mark/1-11.htm" title="And there came a voice from heaven, saying, You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.">Mark 1:11</a>. As followed by a verb of action, it is used, in the New Testament, only by St. Luke and St. Paul, and so forms another link in the chain of coincidences connecting them. (Comp. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm" title="For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-15.htm" title="But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,">Galatians 1:15</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm" title=" For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;">Colossians 1:19</a>, and elsewhere.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - Fear not, little flock. Another term of tender endearment addressed to his own who were grouped near him. In the earlier part of this discourse (vet. 4) he had called them "my friends." He had told them of the troublous life which awaited them, but at the same time wished to show them how dear they were to him. It was as though he said, "Endure the thought of these necessary trials for my sake; are you not my chosen friends, for whom so glorious a future, if ye endure to the end, is reserved?" <a href="/commentaries/luke/12-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>{Do} not Μὴ (Mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be afraid, φοβοῦ (phobou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. little μικρὸν (mikron) Adjective - Vocative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). flock, ποίμνιον (poimnion) Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4168.htm">Strong's 4168: </a> A little flock. Neuter of a presumed derivative of poimne; a flock, i.e. group. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. is pleased εὐδόκησεν (eudokēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. to give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. kingdom. βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:32 Don't be afraid little flock for it (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:33" /></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>