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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:31

Do Not Worry · Matthew 6:25–34
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Translations

Modern
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
Traditional
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Literal
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘With what shall we be clothed?’
Latin
Nolite ergo solliciti esse, dicentes: Quid manducabimus, aut quid bibemus, aut quo operiemur?

Original

Greek
English
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

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 Seeking the Lord

Events

Parallels

Luke 12:22–31

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption: should Produce Child-Like Confidence in God Being Content Blessing: Temporal, from God Care: Remedy For Care: Worldly Clothing Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Enjoined Feeding the Poor Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God Provides God's Provision Hoarding Offerings Putting God First Religion: True Riches Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Abundantly Provided For Seek First Select Readings: God's Providence The Gifts of God: Temporal: Food and Raiment The Love of Money Tough Times Trouble: Borrowing What we Should Eat Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning