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Luke 12:25

Luke 12:25
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

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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).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 12:22-40

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.

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