Keraia
Matthew 6

Matthew 6:2

Giving to the Needy · Matthew 6:1–4
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Translations

Modern
So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Traditional
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Literal
Therefore, when you may do charity, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.
Latin
Cum ergo facis eleemosynam, noli tuba canere ante te, sicut hypocritæ faciunt in synagogis, et in vicis, ut honorificentur ab hominibus. Amen dico vobis, receperunt mercedem suam.

Original

Greek
English
So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.

Notes

Matthew 6:2

  • a trumpet: they would blow these during important ceremonies, like times of public fasts.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Pure Worship Religious Hypocrisy

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 15:7–11

Glossary

Alms Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Music Poor, the Praise Reward

Topics

Adoption: should Produce an Avoidance of Ostentation Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Boastfulness Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Giving: Rules For Glory: Seek Not, from Man Glory: Temporal: Seek Not, from Man Good Works: Saints: should Avoid Ostentation In Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: should be Exercised without Ostentation Making Fun of People Motive: Right, Required Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Religion: True Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded in Alms (Charity) Were Given In Trumpet: Figurative Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To