Luke 12:23

The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 12:23

BSB

For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.

AKJV

The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

CPDV

Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

ERV

For the life is more than the food, and the body than the raiment.

NHEB

Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

SMT

The soul is more than food, and the body than clothing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 12:23

ThelifeG5590Noun Feminine isG2076Verb moreG4119AdjectivethanmeatG5160Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionthebodyG4983Noun NeuterismorethanraimentG1742Noun Neuter

Commentary for Luke 12:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Luke 12:23

Summary

Existence transcends mere physical requirements

Event

Jesus compares spiritual and physical

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD