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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 37:25 Related theme

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 Related theme

John 6:27 urges laboring for eternal food rather than perishable, aligning with the priority of spiritual over material in seeking the kingdom.

Hebrews 11:6 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

Hebrews 13:5 warns against love of money and promises God's unfailing presence, supporting trust in God's provision over possessions.