Devine Scripture

Luke 12:17

Luke chapter 12 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?

Context

v.16And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

v.17This passage

v.18And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my grain and my goods.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6

    But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

  • Luke 12:29

    And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

  • Luke 12:33

    Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

  • Luke 16:3

    And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me? I have not strength to dig; to beg I am ashamed.

  • Acts 2:37

    Now when they heardthis, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;