Luke 12:15,21
Luke 12:15 The Message (MSG)
Speaking to the people, he went on, “Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.”
Luke 12:21 The Message (MSG)
“That’s what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”
Luke 12:15 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Luke 12:21 King James Version (KJV)
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Luke 12:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.”
Luke 12:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Then Jesus said to them, “Be careful and guard against all kinds of greed. Life is not measured by how much one owns.”
Luke 12:21 New Century Version (NCV)
“This is how it will be for those who store up things for themselves and are not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Luke 12:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Luke 12:15 New International Version (NIV)
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Luke 12:21 New International Version (NIV)
“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”
Luke 12:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
“So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then He said to them, “Watch out and guard yourselves against every form of greed; for not even when one has an overflowing abundance does his life consist of nor is it derived from his possessions.”
Luke 12:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So it is for the one who continues to store up and hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] toward God.”
Luke 12:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Luke 12:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
Luke 12:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Speaking to the people, Jesus continued, “Be alert and guard your heart from greed and from always wishing for what you don’t have. For your life can never be measured by the amount of things you possess.”
Luke 12:21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The same thing will happen to all those who fill up their lives with everything but God.”
Luke 12:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
