Luke 12:16

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 12:16

BSB

Then He told them a parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.

AKJV

And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

CPDV

Then he spoke to them using a comparison, saying: "The fertile land of a certain wealthy man produced crops.

ERV

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

NHEB

He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.

SMT

And he spake a parable to them, saying, The farm of a certain rich man bore well:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 12:16

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Commentary for Luke 12:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 12:16

Summary

Wealthy man's land produces abundant harvest

Event

Introducing parable of rich fool

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD