Luke
“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Luke 12:31
Luke 12:31 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, God's provision, and kingdom work — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.”
Psalms 34:10“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”
Matthew 6:32“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?”
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Common questions
What does Luke 12:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 12:31 reads: "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you." The verse speaks to seeking God, God's provision, and kingdom work. 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 12:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you." is Luke 12:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 12:31?
Verses that sit beside Luke 12:31 include Psalms 34:10, Matthew 6:33, and Psalms 23:1. Reading them alongside Luke 12:31 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with Luke 12:31?
Read Luke 12:31 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.