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God's Lavish Provision
Commentators emphasize this is a 'lesser to greater' argument. God provides not just necessities (like for the ravens) but also extravagant beauty for the lilies. This natural splendor, which requires no toil from the flower, surpasses even the man-made, artificial glory of King Solomon. If God lavishes such care on temporary flowers, we can trust He will provide abundantly for His eternal children.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 12:27–31
19th Century
Bishop
Consider the lilies how they grow. See Notes on Matthew 6:28-33.
There are, however, some noticeable variations, such as:
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 12:26–29
19th Century
Preacher
Why do you take thought for the rest? Consider the lilies how they grow: they do not toil, they do not spin; and yet I say to you, that Solomon…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:27
Jesus gives two final examples of the lesser to greater argument. He contrasts (1) the grandeur of Solomon, who could afford the finest clothing, t…
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John Gill
On Luke 12:27
17th Century
Pastor
Consider the lilies how they grow
Some copies read, "the lilies of the field", as in (Matthew 6:28) The …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 12:22–40
17th Century
Minister
Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25���34). The arguments used here …