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Luke 12

Luke 12 — Overview

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

, Christ preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy, and fearfulness in publishing his doctrine; , warns the people to beware of covetousness, by the parable of the rich man who set up greater barns; , We must not be over careful of earthly things, .

but seek the kingdom of God; , give alms; , be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes; , Christ’s ministers are to see to their charges, . and look for persecution; , The people must take this time of grace; , because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.

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