Matthew 6 33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6 33. This verse continues the discussion of worry about material provisions. Seek the kingdom of god above all else and live righteously and he will give you everything you need. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. Matthew 6 33 but seek first the kingdom of god and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.
Matthew 6 33 king james version kjv 33 but seek ye first the kingdom of god and his righteousness. The promise is made that if we seek it first and its righteousness all earthly wants will be supplied. It is the continuation of a conversation that started much earlier. Breaking down the key parts of matthew 6 33.
2 seek first his kingdom. Matthew 6 33 but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. The condition demands 1 that we seek the kingdom first in point of time. Matthew 6 33 is the thirty third verse of the sixth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament and is part of the sermon on the mount.
Read verse in new international version. God s kingdom is his rule and reign over all things. Matthew 6 33 begins with the conjunction but that lets us know it is not a stand alone verse. ζητεῖτε δέ now states what they ought to do instead of indulging that care forbidden in matthew 6 31.
In that case a second is of course unnecessary because their food their drink and their raiment προστεθήσεται. So above all constantly chase after the realm of god s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Some propose to secure a competence and after they have gained it they will serve god. And all these things shall be added unto you.
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. πρῶτον in the first place before you strive after anything else. And all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6 33king james version.