Luke · Chapter 12 · Anxiety
Luke 12:25 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
For the mind that will not quiet itself.
1080 × 1080 · Square
Background
— or pick from our presets below —
Processed locally — your photo never leaves your device.
Every download includes a small bibleverses.au mark so others can find us too.
Both translations, side by side
WEB · World English Bible
"Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?"
KJV · King James Version
"And1161 which5101 of1537 you5216 with taking thought3309 can1410 add4369 to1909 his846 stature2244 one1520 cubit4083?"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, with, taking, thought, while the WEB renders these as being, anxious, height. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Luke 12:25 in Luke 12
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Luke 12:25 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Luke 12. Read the full chapter →
- v.23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.
- v.24 Consider the ravens: they don’t sow, they don’t reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!
- v.25 Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?
- v.26 If then you aren’t able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?
- v.27 Consider the lilies, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Book background
About the Book of Luke
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul
- Date written
- c. 60–62 AD
- Audience
- Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly
- Chapters
- 24
Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised.
Setting: A careful historical investigation (1:1-4); paired with Acts.
Key themes: saviour for all · compassion · prayer · Holy Spirit · reversal
Frequently asked
FAQ about Luke 12:25
What does Luke 12:25 say?
Luke 12:25 reads: "Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?" — from the New Testament, Luke (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Luke 12:25 in?
Luke 12:25 is in the book of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul and written around c. 60–62 AD. Luke is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly. Best known for the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son.
What is Luke 12:25 about?
Luke 12:25 is primarily a Bible verse about Anxiety. Within Luke, Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Luke 12:25 in WEB and KJV?
Luke 12:25 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And1161 which5101 of1537 you5216 with taking thought3309 can1410 add4369 to1909 his846 stature2244 one1520 cubit4083?". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Luke 12:25?
Luke 12:25 is 13 words in the WEB translation (60 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.
How can I memorise Luke 12:25?
To memorise Luke 12:25, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Luke 12:25 matter in Luke?
Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised. Luke 12:25 sits within this larger story — Luke as a whole emphasises saviour for all, compassion, prayer.
How can I apply Luke 12:25 today?
Many readers use Luke 12:25 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Luke 12:25 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
More designs
10 verses to read next
A fresh set of verses every visit — each on its own photo background. Tap any card to open the full study page.
-
Joshua 1:9
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.””
Read context →
-
Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the…”
Read context →
-
Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
Read context →
-
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
Read context →
-
Philippians 4:6-7
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which sur…”
Read context →
-
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.””
Read context →
-
Psalms 27:1
“By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
Read context →
-
Psalm 42:11
“Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.”
Read context →
-
Matthew 6:34
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
Read context →
-
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
Read context →
More featured verses in Luke
Browse Luke →
Luke 1:37
“For nothing spoken by God is impossible.””
Read context →
Luke 6:27
““But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
Read context →
Luke 6:31
““As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.”
Read context →
Luke 10:27
“He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor a…”
Read context →