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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:32

Do Not Worry · Matthew 6:25–34
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Translations

Modern
For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Traditional
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Literal
For the nations seek after all these things. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all of these.
Latin
…hæc enim omnia gentes inquirunt. Scit enim Pater vester, quia his omnibus indigetis.

Original

Greek
English
For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Notes

Matthew 6:32

  • Gentiles: This word refers to people who do not know God and do not follow his will (see also Matthew 20:19).

  • your heavenly Father knows: Prayer does not give God new information about needs. Prayer shows trust in God to provide what is needed.

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 Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lord’s Prayer, the 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 Financial Recovery Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God Provides God: Knowledge of God's Provision Hoarding Needs 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 Trouble: Borrowing What we Should Eat Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning