Luke 12:31
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Cross-reference
Luke 10:42 commends Mary's choice of the one necessary thing — listening to Jesus — paralleling the priority of seeking the kingdom over material concerns.
Luke 18:30 promises receiving many times as much in this age for those who follow Jesus, reinforcing the reward of seeking the kingdom.
1 Kings 3:11-13 shows Solomon asking for wisdom and receiving riches as well — the same principle: prioritizing the kingdom brings added provision.
Psalm 34:9 assures those who fear the LORD lack nothing — directly echoing the promise that seeking God's kingdom results in earthly needs being met.
Psalm 84:11 assures that God withholds no good thing from the blameless, reinforcing the promise that seeking the kingdom brings all necessities.
Isaiah 33:16 promises bread and water to the righteous, paralleling the assurance that material needs are provided when seeking God's kingdom.
Matthew 6:33 is the parallel saying, also commanding to seek first God's kingdom and promising that all these things will be added.
1 Timothy 4:8 says godliness holds promise for both present and future life, confirming that seeking the kingdom yields present benefits.
Proverbs 10:3 affirms that the Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, directly echoing the assurance of provision for kingdom seekers.
Psalm 37:3 urges trust in the LORD and doing good, promising provision — a similar call to rely on God rather than anxiety, though less explicit about kingdom seeking.
Psalm 37:19 promises that the righteous will not wither even in famine — reinforcing the idea that seeking God secures provision through difficult times.
Psalm 37:3 again connects trust and obedience to provision, offering a complementary Old Testament perspective on relying on God for daily needs.
John 6:27 urges laboring for eternal food rather than perishable, aligning with the priority of spiritual over material in seeking the kingdom.
In Hebrews 11:6, God rewards those who seek Him — parallel to seeking the kingdom bringing provision. Both emphasize faith and divine reward.
1 Timothy 6:6 declares that godliness with contentment is great gain, relating to the attitude of trusting God for needs rather than pursuing wealth.
Hebrews 13:5 warns against love of money and promises God's unfailing presence, supporting trust in God's provision over possessions.