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Matthew 6:28-30. And why take ye thought — Why are you anxious about raiment? Consider the lilies of the field — Observe not only the animal, but, what is yet much lower, the vegetable part of the creation, and mark how the flowers of the meadows grow; they toil not — To prepare the materials of their covering; nor do they spin — Or ...
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Matthew 6:29. λέγω δὲ: the speaker is conscious He makes a...
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Matthew 6:16-18. When ye fast — Our Lord does not enjoin...
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Verse 1. - Matthew only. Take heed; προσέχετε [δέ] (Westcott...
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In the following verses, Jesus will begin a memorable explanation of the right way to pray with the words, “ In this manner, therefore pray.”. Jesus then gave His disciples a model for prayer, prayer marked by close relationship, reverence, submission, and trust and dependence.
21 Φεβ 2024 · Matthew 6:28 challenges us to see beyond our immediate concerns and trust in God’s care. It’s an invitation to live a life rooted in faith rather than anxiety. Reflect on your own life: are there areas where you’re overly anxious?
Matthew 6:16-18. When ye fast — Our Lord does not enjoin either fasting, alms-deeds, or prayer, all these being duties which were before fully established in the Church of God. Be not as the hypocrites, &c.
I. The giving of alms is a great duty, and a duty which all the disciples of Christ, according to their ability, must abound in. It is prescribed by the law of nature and of Moses, and great stress is laid upon it by the prophets.
In this verse, Jesus addresses the concerns of His disciples regarding daily necessities, particularly clothing. He uses the natural world as an illustration to convey a deeper spiritual truth: if God clothes the beautiful but transient lilies of the field, how much more will He provide for His children?
Verse 1. - Matthew only. Take heed; προσέχετε [δέ] (Westcott and Hort). If "but" is genuine, as is on the whole more probable, our Lord places this warning in close relation to the preceding charge. Aim at "perfection," but beware of mere show.