Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:33. But You my disciples have more important business to employ your minds about, and have higher hopes to encourage you. Therefore seek ye first That is, in the first place, and with the greatest earnestness and concern, as being the principal things, the kingdom of God As described Romans 14:17, namely, that God, reigning in your heart, may fill it with the holiness above described, and the happiness consequent thereon; and, in order thereto, his righteousness Not your... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:31-32
Matthew 6:31-32. 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. How shall we be provided for during the remainder of our lives? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek Who are strangers to the promises of God’s covenant, and to the hopes of his glory. “It was the general character of the heathen, that they prayed to their gods, and laboured themselves, for no blessings but... read more