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Luke 12:17

Luke 12:17
And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And, he thought within himself,.... And foolish thoughts they were; he did not think of God, or that there was one, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He thought within himself - He reasoned or inquired. He was anxious and perplexed. Riches increase thought and…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He thought within himself - Began to be puzzled in consequence of the increase of his goods. Riches, though ever so well…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 12:13-21

We have in these verses,

I. The application that was made to Christ, very unseasonably, by one of his hearers, desiring…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

What shall I do "He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he that loveth abundance with increase,"…