Luke 12:15

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 12:15

BSB
And He said to them, "Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
AKJV
And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
CPDV
So he said to them: "Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person's life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses."
ERV
And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
NHEB
He said to them, "Beware. Keep yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."
SMT
And he said to them, See, and watch yourselves from covetousness: for not in the abounding to any one of his possessions is his life.

Commentary for Luke 12:15

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Overview of Luke 12:15
Summary
Possessions don't determine quality of living
Event
Warning against covetousness
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching