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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:28

Do Not Worry · Matthew 6:25–34
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Translations

Modern
And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.
Traditional
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Literal
And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider carefully the lilies of the field, how they grow: They do not labor, nor do they spin.
Latin
Et de vestimento quid solliciti estis? Considerate lilia agri quomodo crescunt: non laborant, neque nent.

Original

Greek
English
And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.

Notes

Matthew 6:25–34

Jesus taught people to live without worry by trusting God to provide for them. His disciples abandoned everything (Matthew 4:18–22; 9:9; 10:5–14). Jesus encouraged them that God would provide their needs.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Solomon Beauty in Nature

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:22–31

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Buttercup Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Lily Moses New Creation, New Creature Peter, First Letter of Reward Riches Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Adoption: should Produce Child-Like Confidence in God Botany: Lily, Beauty of Care: Remedy For Care: Worldly Faith: Enjoined Flowers: The Lily Instruction: from Nature Lilies Lily: Lessons of Trust Gathered From Overmuch Care: God's Providential Goodness should Keep Us From Religion: True Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Abundantly Provided For Select Readings: God's Providence The Gifts of God: Temporal: Food and Raiment Trouble: Borrowing Unemployment Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning