Common English Bible

Luke 12:15-19 Common English Bible (CEB)

15. Then Jesus said to them, "Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one’s life isn’t determined by one’s possessions, even when someone is very wealthy."

16. Then he told them a parable: "A certain rich man’s land produced a bountiful crop.

17. He said to himself, What will I do? I have no place to store my harvest!

18. Then he thought, Here’s what I’ll do. I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. That’s where I’ll store all my grain and goods.

19. I’ll say to myself, You have stored up plenty of goods, enough for several years. Take it easy! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.