- Bible
- Luke
- Chapter 12
- Verse 25
My Notes
Commentary
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And which of you with taking thought,.... In an anxious and distressing manner, for food and raiment, in order to preserve and continue life,
add to his stature one cubit? The Persic version reads,…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
To his stature one cubit? - See on Mat 6:27 (note).
Our Lord Jesus is here inculcating some needful useful lessons upon his disciples, which he had before taught them, and had occasion afterwards to press upon them; for they need to have precept upon…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
to his stature Some would here render the word ἡλικία , -age" (comp. Psa 39:5); but -stature" is probably right.