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The Kingdom is the Prize
Commentators, particularly Charles Spurgeon, emphasize that seeking God's kingdom means prioritizing an eternal inheritance over temporary provisions. While God may give worldly wealth to others, He promises believers the ultimate prize: the kingdom itself. All necessary material things are simply 'added' or 'thrown in' as a bonus, not the primary goal.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 12:31
See Mt 6:33 for this verse. Luke does not have "first" nor "his righteousness" nor "all."
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 12:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
But rather seek the kingdom of God; and all those things shall be added to you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 12:31
Jesus now contrasts the pagan Gentiles with believers with regard to their relation to material possessions (cf. Matthew 5:47; 6:7, 32).…
John Gill
On Luke 12:31
17th Century
Pastor
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God
The Vulgate Latin version adds, "first", as also, "and his righteousness", 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 …