Matthew 6 31 33 Commentary
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Matthew 6 31 33 commentary. A 33 but seek first his kingdom b and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore take no thought be no more distracted and torn in pieces as it were with anxious and unbelieving thoughts saying what shall we eat c. 31 so do not worry saying what shall we eat or what shall we drink or what shall we wear 32 for the pagans run after all these things and your heavenly father knows that you need them. The conjunction joins matthew 6 33 to verses that start as early as matthew 6 25 and ends with matthew 6 34 which goes one verse beyond the short portion that is quoted.
How shall we be provided for during the remainder of our lives. Too few have faith enough to interpret this verse correctly. It is not learned if we are anxious saying what shall we eat etc. To be constantly attended on and to be preferred to our necessary food to raiment or riches or any enjoyment of life.
How easy it is to start to worry about the necessities of life and to become anxious when we see that food is getting scarce. Audio video commentaries. Schaff s popular commentary on the new testament. Biblical translations of matthew 6 33.
But seek first the kingdom of god meaning either the gospel and the ministration of it. Matthew 6 33 begins with the conjunction but that lets us know it is not a stand alone verse. All such things are considered to be the basic needs and necessities of life and how. The intensity is on both of them combined.
Being single minded brings light to our lives and we are also happier and more content when we focus on the kingdom of god and his righteousness knowing that all the material things will be added to us matthew 6 33. Niv but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well nlt seek the kingdom of god above all else and live righteously and he will give you everything you need esv. Clothes are getting worn. In which sense this phrase is often used see matthew 21 43 mark 1 14 luke 4 43 luke 9 2 60 luke 16 16 and which is diligently to be sought after and into.
Prosperity shall follow true piety. Harmony of the gospels. Sermon notes for matthew 6 31 33 back to chuck smith s bio resources first things first. Matthew 6 31 nasb verse thoughts.
When it is said seek first it means first in both senses of the term first in time and first in emphasis.