Bible Strands
Luke 12:29
And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples directly, commanding them to cease anxiety over daily sustenance immediately after illustrating God’s provision for the field grass.
The words — The prohibition hinges on ζητεῖτε (zēteite), literally “do seek” or “do be concerned,” joined with the negative μὴ (mē) to forbid anxious pursuit of food and drink.
The thread — This same command against material anxiety runs through Luke 12:22, Matthew 6:31, and Luke 22:35, where Jesus contrasts disciple trust with Gentile striving or recalls past provision.
Why it lands — The text explicitly commands readers to stop worrying about eating and drinking, then grounds that instruction in the Father’s prior knowledge of their needs rather than in human effort.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
Cross-references
- Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
- Matthew 6:31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
- Luke 22:35 Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.
- Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.