Luke 12:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:27 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:27 — KJV
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
— Luke 12:27 (KJV)
Luke 12:27 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 12:27
“And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
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“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:27: consider, lilies, how
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
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“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
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“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:27: say, like, one
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