A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 12:24

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 12:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 12:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Consider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!" — Luke 12:24 (ASV)

The ravens (τους κορακας). Nowhere else in the N.T. The name includes the whole crow group of birds (rooks and jackdaws). Like the vultures they are scavengers. Matthew 6:26 has simply "the birds" (τα πετεινα).

Storechamber (tameion). Not in Mt 6:26. Means secret chamber in Lu 12:3.

Of how much more (ποσω μαλλον). Matthew 6:26 has question, ουχ μαλλον.