Matthew 6:4

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

Modern
…so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Traditional
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Literal
…so that your charity may be in secret. And your Father, the One seeing in secret, will reward to you.
Latin
…ut sit eleemosyna tua in abscondito, et Pater tuus, qui videt in abscondito, reddet tibi.

Original

Greek
English
…so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Notes

Your Father … will reward you: This is true both now and at the final judgment, which is at the end of history (see Matthew 25:31–46).

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 15:7–11

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption: should Produce an Avoidance of Ostentation Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Braggers Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Giving: Rules For God: Fatherhood of God: Knowledge of Good Works: Saints: should Avoid Ostentation In Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Motive: Right, Required Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Religion: True Secret: Alms (Charitable Donations) to be Given In Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To