Therefore i tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink. Jesus begins this way, in verse twentyfive of matthew chapter six. That is what jesus means when he says, therefore i tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put o. I looked at a few sources online to refresh myself. Then your father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Otherwise you have no reward from your father in heaven. Five questions for discussion and thinking further follow the verse by verse international bible lesson commentary below. As to my background, i have been a christian for over 30 years and have listened to many dozens of different preachers from. In verse 25 jesus tells us not to worry because of the great.
In his new sermon on the mount commentary, an inaugural volume in an important new series, the story of god bible commentary, mcknight says these are words for radicals about a radical lifestyle of trusting god for the ordinaries of life while devoting oneself unreservedly toward the kingdom. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes. Life is more than the food we eat and the clothing that we wear.
Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school series for sunday, november 27, 2011, is from matthew 6. Matthew chapter 6 summary is a continuation of jesus sermon on the mount from the previous chapter. Study john 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The lord continued his teachings and it started with giving. Jesus is speaking to his followers, those who have committed their. Matthew 25 then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten.
In so doing, he establishes two important principles that are crucial to winning the war over worry. Lukes less developed form also represents the liturgical tradition known to him, but it is probably closer than matthews to the original words of jesus. In the previous passage matt 5, the focus was on the blessings and responsibilities of the kingdom of god. Jerome mentions, wherein it was asserted that christ would come to judgment at midnight, might be borrowed from this passage. We continue in our verse by verse bible study in the gospel of matthew on sunday mornings with pastor gino geraci at calvary south denver. The disciples of jesus were to be salt and light so that the world may see your good deeds and praise your father in. Monique, i would be happy to share some insight on this verse with you. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. This prayer teaches us to seek first the kingdom of god and his righteousness, and that all other things shall be added. Oct 20, 2017 life is more than the food we eat and the clothing that we wear. Matthew 6, new international version niv the bible app.
In his new sermon on the mount commentary, an inaugural volume in an important new series, the story of god bible commentary, mcknight says these are words for radicals about a radical lifestyle of trusting god for the ordinaries of life while devoting. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in full. Matthew 6 is the sixth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. There is a proper way to give, which included not blasting our giving for everyone to see and hear. Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Midnight is the hour of slumber and silence when an outcry is always startling and unexpected. Jul 30, 2019 monique, i would be happy to share some insight on this verse with you. Matthew 6 take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them. This often insnares the poor as much as the love of wealth does the rich. And at midnight there was a cry perhaps the tradition which st. Which is no other than the following notice of the bridegrooms coming, expressed in these words. Matthew saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed.
A different verb for clothing occurs, both in the indirect middle peribalo. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verse click for chapter new international version therefore i tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink. Matthew brooke foss westcott, fenton john anthony hort, ed. Amen, i say to you, they have received their reward. In the last 10 verses of matthew chapter 6 jesus told us to not be anxious about food, water, or clothing.
This deliberative subjunctive of the direct question is retained in the indirect question employed in matthew 6. Matthew 6 beware of practicing your righteousness before. Verse 1 is a good summary verse for most of chapter 6. The lord will come as a thief in the night matthew 24. It really continues on to the end of the chapter b. Home verse by verse bible commentary matthew chapter 6. Since ye cannot serve both god and mammon, obey one, and neglect the other. In verse 25 jesus tells us not to worry because of the great difference between the tr. Matthew 6 the temptation of jesus 4 s then jesus was led up by the spirit into the wilderness t to be tempted by the devil. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
Nov 12, 2011 giving to the needy prayer fasting treasures in heaven do not worry. Matthew 6 giving to the needy 1 be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. What is the summary of matthew chapter 6 verses 25 through. Matthew 6 niv read the new international version online. Therefore i tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Matthew 6 take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. In which jesus addresses such concerns regarding the future beginning with verse 25, jesus gives several reasons why we should not worry about such things. The words describe a common feeling among humans as we consider what the future may bring to us personally and to the ones we love. Anxiety, worry, fret, distress, agitation, tension, irritability.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 6. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. What is the summary of matthew chapter 6 verses 25 through 34. Words that describe a feeling of an inner turmoil that result in a feeling of outward uneasiness. The cry comes either from the watchers or from the advancing company. This chapter contains the middle portion of the sermon on the mount, including the lords prayer. He had forbidden them to be excessively anxious about the way in which life might be supported. The lord, who has given life itself, will not suffer us to want what is necessary for its support. Cease to be anxious about things of this life, for anxiety about these is a mark of your attempting this impossibility. Matthew 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The study hints for thinking further, which are also available on the bible lesson forum, will aid.
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