King James Version (KJV)

Luke 12:15

“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.›”

Verse in context — Luke 12

And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

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

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.›

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

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

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