Luk 12:20 | NET2full | STEP | But God said to him , ‘You fool ! This very night your life will be demanded back from you , but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

‏ Luke 12:20

20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life ^{▼▼tn Grk “your soul,” but ψυχή (psuchē) is frequently used of one’s physical life. It clearly has that meaning in this context.} will be demanded back from ^{▼▼tn Or “required back.” This term, ἀπαιτέω (apaiteō), has an economic feel to it and is often used of a debt being called in for repayment (BDAG 96 s.v. 1).} you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ ^{▼▼tn Grk “the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” The words “for yourself” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.}