Luke 12:16

And he spake a parable vnto them, saying, The ground of a certaine rich man brought foorth plentifully.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was very productive.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said to them, in a story, The land of a certain man of great wealth was very fertile:
- Basic English Bible

Then He told them a parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The land of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.
- Darby Bible

And he spoke a similitude to them, saying: The land of a certain rich man brought forth plenty of fruits.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Luke 12:16

12:14 Who made me a judge? - In worldly things. His kingdom is not of this world.

12:15 He said to them - Perhaps to the two brothers, and through them to the people. A man's life - That is, the comfort or happiness of it.

12:17 What shall I do? - The very language of want! Do? Why, lay up treasure in heaven.