Luke 12:20
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12
“But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?”Luke 12:20
What Does Luke 12:20 Mean?
Luke 12:20 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth, Stewardship, Heaven & Hell, and Doubt.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 12:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”1 Timothy 6:7“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”Job 27:8“For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?”Jeremiah 17:11“As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.”Job 14:5“Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;”Psalms 39:6“Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.”Luke 10:42“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”James 4:14“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”2 Chronicles 16:9“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”Job 27:16“Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;”Psalms 49:17“For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.”Ecclesiastes 4:8“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”Psalms 49:10“For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.”Psalms 92:6“A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.”Ecclesiastes 5:15“As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.”Luke 16:22“And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;”Psalms 14:1“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”Psalms 52:5“God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.”Psalms 73:17“Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.”Luke 8:18“Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.”
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