Luke
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:32
Luke 12:32 (KJV) speaks to fear, God's love, and reassurance — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
Mark 6:50
Common questions
What does Luke 12:32 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 12:32 reads: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." The verse speaks to fear, God's love, and reassurance. 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 12:32 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." is Luke 12:32 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 12:32?
Verses that sit beside Luke 12:32 include 1 John 4:18, John 14:27, and Psalms 112:7. Reading them alongside Luke 12:32 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with Luke 12:32?
Read Luke 12:32 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.