Luke 12:15-21

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard^(A) against all greed,^(B) because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”^(C)

¹⁶ Then he told them a parable:^(D) “A rich^(E) man’s land was very productive. ¹⁷ He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? ¹⁸ I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. ¹⁹ Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy;^(F) eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’^(G)

²⁰ “But God said to him, ‘You fool!^(H) This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’^(I)

²¹ “That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure^(J) for himself and is not rich toward God.”^(K)