SinaiLuke 12:15
American Standard Version
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.
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Luke 12:15 in other translations
He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”
Luke 12:15 in context
- 13And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.
- 14But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
- 15And 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.
- 16And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
- 17and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?