Luke 12:29 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁹ So, do not look [anxiously] for what you will eat, and what you will drink, and do not be [continually] worried [i.e., about such things].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁹ And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁹ And you, do not seek [by meditating and reasoning to inquire into] what you are to eat and what you are to drink; nor be of anxious (troubled) mind [unsettled, excited, worried, and in suspense];

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁹ And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

Common English Bible

²⁹ Don’t chase after what you will eat and what you will drink. Stop worrying.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁹ And so, do not choose to inquire as to what you will eat, or what you will drink. And do not choose to be lifted up on high.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁹ And seek not you what you shall eat, or what you shall drink: and be not lifted up on high.

Luke 12:29 Cross References

Matthew 6:31

Therefore, do not worry by asking, ‘What are we going to eat?’ Or ‘What are we going to drink?’ Or ‘What are we going to wear?’

Luke 12:22

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “So, I tell you, do not worry about [the material things of] your life, [such as] what you will eat or what you will wear on your body.

Luke 12:26

So, if you are not able to do even a little thing like that, why are you worrying about the rest?

Luke 12:30

For all these things are what the [unconverted] nations of the world keep trying to get. But your Father [already] knows you need these things.

Luke 22:35

Then Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt, or traveling bag [i.e., for personal belongings], or sandals, did you lack anything?” And the apostles answered, “[No], nothing.”