of = from among. Greek. ek. add = prolong. cubit = span. Compare Luke 12:26 . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for a very small thing, as in Psalms 39:5 , where the Greek pechus is used as the rendering of Hebrew. 'ammah. stature. Used elsewhere of age in John 9:21 , John 9:23 .Hebrews 11:11 , and of stature in Luke 19:3 . Doubtful in Matthew 6:27 . Luke 2:52 .Ephesians 4:13 . read more
for = about or concerning. Greek. peri . App-104 . Consider = Consider carefully, so as to learn from. Greek. katamanthano. Occurs only here. toil not. As men. spin. As women. Consolation for both sexes. read more
if. Assuming the fact. See App-118 . O ye of little faith. Note the four occurrences of this word ( oligopistos ). Here, rebuking care ; Matthew 8:26 , rebuking fear; Matthew 14:31 , rebuking doubt; Matthew 16:8 , rebuking reasoning. Luke 12:28 is parallel with Matthew 6:30 . read more
the kingdom of God. See App-114 . Occurs five times: Matthew 6:33 ; Matthew 12:28 ; Matthew 19:24 ; Matthew 21:31 , Matthew 21:43 . His: i.e. God. L T [A] WH R omit, and read "His righteousness and kingdom". shall be added. Hebraism = come on afterward, as in Acts 3:12 , Acts 3:3 .Luke 20:11 . Septuagint for Hebrew. yasaph. read more
shall. Hebraism = is sure to, will certainly. the things of. All the critical texts omit these words. Sufficient, &c. This verse is not "omitted by Luke"; but it was not included by the Lord when repeated on a later occasion which Luke records. See App-97 . is = be. read more
Lay, not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth; where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal.Christians must curb the acquisitive and hoarding instincts. "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth" (Luke 12:15). Earthly possessions cannot satisfy. This can be illustrated in nearly any community, indeed in almost every life. Say that one is a collector of souvenir spoons, plates, salt shakers, stamps, coins, or ANYTHING, and... read more
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.The inducement that giving to righteous causes is for "yourselves" should not be overlooked. All that one gives or does for the kingdom of God will accrue to his eternal credit. Not even a cup of cold water will lose its reward (Matthew 10:42). read more
For where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also.The principal concern of the Saviour is seen in this, namely, "Where is thy heart?" The love of Christ and his kingdom, the constant choice of spiritual rather than carnal values, and the preference for eternal things as contrasted with things material and secular, these considerations mark the broad purposes of the new life in Christ. Possessions must be possessed; they must not possess their owners. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:26
Behold = Look attentively ( emblepo, App-133 .) at ( eis ). of = which fly in. Genitive of Relation. App-17 . air = the heaven. Sing, in contrast w i th earth. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . your. Speaking to disciples. Contrast "them" with their creator. read more