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The Book of Luke, Chapter 12, Verse 22

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‹So› [is] ‹he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.›
King James Version
And he said unto his disciples, ‹Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.›
American Standard Version
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for [your] life, what ye shall eat; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.
New English Translation
For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
World English Bible
He said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.
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‹The life is more than meat, and the body› [is more] ‹than raiment.›
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‹Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?›
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‹And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?›
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‹If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?›
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‹Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.›
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‹If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more› [will he clothe] ‹you, O ye of little faith?›
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‹And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.›
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‹For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.›
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‹But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.›
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‹Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.›