Matthew 6:29

Translations

Modern

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Traditional

And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Literal

Yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these.

Latin

Dico autem vobis, quoniam nec Salomon in omni gloria sua coopertus est sicut unum ex istis.

Original

Greek

English

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

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

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

Related verses

2 Chronicles 9:20–22
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.
2 Chronicles 9:4–6
…the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.
1 Kings 10:4–7
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
1 Timothy 2:9–10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
1 Peter 3:2–5
…when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.

Parallels

Luke 12:22–31

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

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

Topics

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Matthew 6:29

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