What does Luke 12:16 mean?

Luke 12:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 12:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

14And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

15And 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.

16And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

17And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

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