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Luke 12:31 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Butu rather
plen (Greek #4133)
moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
KJV usage: but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than.
Pronounce: plane
Origin: from 4119
seek ye
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
v these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
shall be added
prostithemi (Greek #4369)
to place additionally, i.e. lay beside, annex, repeat
KJV usage: add, again, give more, increase, lay unto, proceed further, speak to any more.
Pronounce: pros-tith'-ay-mee
Origin: from 4314 and 5087
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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Matt. 6:33• 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matt. 6:33)
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Psa. 34:10• 10The young lions are in need and suffer hunger; but they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good. (Psa. 34:10)
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Isa. 33:16• 16he shall dwell on high, the fortresses of the rocks shall be his high retreat; bread shall be given him, his water shall be sure. (Isa. 33:16)
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Rom. 8:31‑32• 31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us?
 32He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things? (Rom. 8:31‑32)

More on:

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God,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Luke 10:42• 42but there is need of one, and Mary has chosen the good part, the which shall not be taken from her. (Luke 10:42)
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1 Kings 3:11‑13• 11And God said to him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself discernment to understand judgment;
 12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
 13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and glory; so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. (1 Kings 3:11‑13)
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Psa. 34:9• 9Fear Jehovah, ye his saints; for there is no want to them that fear him. (Psa. 34:9)
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Psa. 37:3,19,25• 3Confide in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on faithfulness;
 19they shall not be ashamed in the time of evil, and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
 25I have been young, and now am old, and I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread: (Psa. 37:3,19,25)
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Psa. 84:11• 11For Jehovah Elohim is a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psa. 84:11)
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Isa. 33:16• 16he shall dwell on high, the fortresses of the rocks shall be his high retreat; bread shall be given him, his water shall be sure. (Isa. 33:16)
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Matt. 6:33• 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matt. 6:33)
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John 6:27• 27Work not for the food which perishes, but for the food which abides unto life eternal, which the Son of man shall give to you; for him has the Father sealed, even God. (John 6:27)
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Rom. 8:31• 31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us? (Rom. 8:31)
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1 Tim. 4:8• 8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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Heb. 13:5• 5Let your conversation be without love of money, satisfied with your present circumstances; for *he* has said, I will not leave thee, neither will I forsake thee. (Heb. 13:5)
• Let them seek the kingdom of God, and all that they needed should be added. This was their position in the world that rejected Him. (“Luke 12” by J.N. Darby)
• The kingdom is given to us and yet we are to seek it. We must seek it because it is not yet in manifestation; consequently it is not found in the things of this life, but lies in the spiritual and moral realities connected with the souls of those who are brought under the Divine authority. Nevertheless the kingdom is to be a manifested reality in this world, and the title-deeds of it are already sure to the people of God. (“Luke 12” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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31
but seek his kingdom, and all these things shall be added to you.

W. Kelly Translation

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31
but seek his kingdoma; and [allb] these things shall be added unto you.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The Edd. read "his kingdom." Some MSS. have "kingdom of God."
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Some MSS. have "all," but the Edd. reject.