Luke 12:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Have no fear, little flock, for your Father has resolved to give you the Kingdom!

Berean Standard Bible:

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

American Standard Version:

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Fear{G5399} not{G3361}, little{G3398} flock{G4168}; for{G3754} it is{G2106} your{G5216} Father's{G3962} good pleasure{G2106} to give{G1325} you{G5213} the kingdom{G932}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Hebrews 12:28

  • Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

1 Peter 1:3

  • ¶ Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:5

  • Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Revelation 1:6

  • And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 2:13

  • For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.

Luke 10:21

  • In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Matthew 25:34

  • Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

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Commentary for Luke 12:32

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5399
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φοβέω
    Transliteration: phobéō
    Pronunciation: fob-eh'-o
    Description: from φόβος; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:--be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
  2. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
  3. Strong's Number: G3398
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μικρός
    Transliteration: mikrós
    Pronunciation: mik-rot'-er-os
    Description: apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):--least, less, little, small.
  4. Strong's Number: G4168
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποίμνιον
    Transliteration: poímnion
    Pronunciation: poym'-nee-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ποίμνη; a flock, i.e. (figuratively) group (of believers):--flock.
  5. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  6. Strong's Number: G2106
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐδοκέω
    Transliteration: eudokéō
    Pronunciation: yoo-dok-eh'-o
    Description: from εὖ and δοκέω; to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing):--think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
  7. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  8. Strong's Number: G3962
    There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατήρ
    Transliteration: patḗr
    Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
  9. Strong's Number: G1325
    There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίδωμι
    Transliteration: dídōmi
    Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
  10. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  11. Strong's Number: G932
    There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βασιλεία
    Transliteration: basileía
    Pronunciation: bas-il-i'-ah
    Description: from βασιλεύς; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):--kingdom, + reign.