Luke 12:32 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)32 “[And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176932 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition32 Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. See the chapterCommon English Bible32 “Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights in giving you the kingdom. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version32 Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom. See the chapter |
At that very time Jesus rejoiced in [the power of] the Holy Spirit, and said [in prayer], “I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you concealed these things [i.e., His divine revelations] from those [claiming to be] wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babies [i.e., to simple, sincere, common people]. Yes, Father, this was pleasing to you.