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A Distinctive Calling
Commentators explain that Jesus draws a sharp contrast between His followers and 'the nations of the world.' While non-believers anxiously pursue daily necessities, believers are called to a higher purpose. To be consumed with the same worries is described as 'unbecoming' and 'Heathenish,' as it ignores our special status as children of a heavenly Father.
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Luke
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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 12:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all those things do the nations of the world see…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:30
Jesus now contrasts the pagan Gentiles with believers with regard to their relation to material possessions (cf. Matthew 5:47; 6:7, 32).…
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John Gill
On Luke 12:30
17th Century
Pastor
For all these things do the nations of the world seek
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That is, the Gentiles, as…
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 …