Luke 12:24

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Cross-references

Luke 12:30-32 continues the discourse, urging trust in the Father’s provision and seeking His kingdom — building on the ravens example.

Luke 12:7 Parallel

Luke 12:7 offers the same argument with sparrows: God values humans above birds, reinforcing the point about not worrying.

Luke 12:27 Parallel

Luke 12:27 continues with lilies—another example of God's provision, reinforcing the call not to worry.

Luke 12:6 Parallel

Luke 12:6 earlier in the same discourse uses sparrows to show God's care—same logic applied to birds.

1 Kings 17:1-6 recounts God feeding Elijah through ravens, providing a narrative example of God's care for ravens as Jesus mentions.

Matthew 10:31 parallels the teaching: humans are worth more than sparrows, just as Luke says we are worth more than ravens.

Psalm 147:9 Allusion

Psalm 147:9 directly mentions God feeding young ravens — the same specific birds Jesus uses to illustrate God’s provision.

Psalm 145:15 Related theme

Psalm 145:15 says all creatures look to God for food, affirming the provision Jesus points to with the ravens.

Job 38:41 Allusion

Job 38:41 has God declaring he provides for the ravens, directly supporting Jesus' argument about God feeding them.

Matthew 6:26 is the parallel passage—identical teaching about birds and God's care, emphasizing human worth.

Psalm 145:16 Related theme

Psalm 145:16 expands the feeding theme: God satisfies every living thing, not just ravens — reinforcing that He provides for all creatures.

Psalm 104:27 describes all creatures looking to God for food—the same divine provision Jesus points to with the ravens.

Matthew 12:12 uses the same 'how much more' argument from animal to human value, but about Sabbath healing.

Job 35:11 Parallel

Job 35:11 contrasts: God teaches humans more than birds, while Luke stresses humans’ greater value. Both highlight human distinction from birds.

Deuteronomy 28:8 promises blessing in barns — a contrast to ravens that have no barns yet are fed, highlighting reliance on God rather than storage.

1 Corinthians 9:9 cites the ox law, then argues God cares more for humans—similar principle of divine provision for animals.

Psalm 50:11 Related theme

Psalm 50:11 declares God’s ownership of all birds — supporting the idea that He knows and provides for the ravens Jesus mentions.