a12:30
b12:31
c12:32
dPs 23
eJer 13:17
fEzek 34
gZech 10:3
hEzek 34
iZech 10:3

‏ Luke 12:29-32

12:30  a unbelievers: Greek ethnē, sometimes translated “the nations” or “the Gentiles.” To a Jewish audience, it meant all who were not God’s people.
12:31  b Seek the Kingdom of God: Adopt God’s value system, pursue his purpose in the world, and submit to his authority.
12:32  c little flock: God is the shepherd of his people (Ps 23  d; Jer 13:17  e; Ezek 34  f; Zech 10:3  g). Israel’s leaders were also identified as shepherds and were criticized for harming or neglecting their sheep (Ezek 34  h; Zech 10:3  i).
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