Luke
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.”
Luke 12:22
Luke 12:22 (KJV) speaks to worry, anxiety, and casting cares — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”
Matthew 6:25“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 6:34“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”
Matthew 6:26
Common questions
What does Luke 12:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 12:22 reads: "And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on." The verse speaks to worry, anxiety, and casting cares. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 12:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on." is Luke 12:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 12:22?
Verses that sit beside Luke 12:22 include Matthew 6:25, 1 Peter 5:7, and Matthew 6:34. Reading them alongside Luke 12:22 deepens the theme of worry.
How can I pray with Luke 12:22?
Read Luke 12:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.