Luke 12:15
King James Version (KJV)
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
World English Bible (WEB)
He said to them, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."
Luke 12:15 Cross References
When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
