Matthew 6:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

These verses, with the exception of the last, which should perhaps hardly be included, are very similar to the parallel passage, Luke 12:22-32 . It seems probable that in the differences Luke preserves the more original form . What their original position was is another question. Their immediate sequence in Luke to the parable of the rich fool is no doubt perfectly natural, and is accepted by most commentators as original; but the connexion with the context here is so close that,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

The condemnation of the toil of the world. These ten verses form one section and cover one subject. Its connection with that of the foregoing verse is pronounced. "Therefore," because of this, " I say unto you." We are not in any doubt as to it, and the fact guides us to the understanding of the principle that forms the basis of the section. Notice here four ways in which this section may be exhibited. I. THE CONDESCENSION — AN UNDIVIDED SERVICE IS CLAIMED ; BUT IT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

Lessons of the fields. God has so constituted the natural world that it furnishes apt similes to illustrate spiritual things. I. THE FIELDS TEACH US TO BLESS GOD . 1 . They serve admirable material uses. 2 . They soothe and delight the sense. 3 . They serve high moral purposes. II. THE FIELDS TEACH US TO TRUST PROVIDENCE . 1 . As they illustrate our dependence. 2 . As they illustrate God ' s thoughtful care. III. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:32

Parallel passage: Luke 12:30 . Save in reading "but" instead of the second "for," Luke's seems the more original. ( For after all these things do the Gentiles seek ;) for your heavenly Father knoweth , etc. The Revised Version removes the marks of parenthesis. For...for; these are probably co-ordinate, and adduce two reasons for our not being for one moment anxious about earthly things: read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:32-33

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek - That is, those destitute of the true doctrines of religion, and unacquainted with proper dependence on Divine Providence, make it their chief anxiety thus to seek food and clothing. But you, who have a knowledge of your Father in heaven; who know that He will provide for your needs, should not be anxious. Seek first His kingdom; seek first to be righteous, and to become interested in His favor, and all necessary things will be added to you. He... read more

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:19-34

42. Concern about material things (Matthew 6:19-34; Luke 12:22-34)People who come into the kingdom of God should not view the material things of earthly life as others view them. They should put God’s interests first and be generous in giving to others. Those who set their hearts on material things are being disloyal to God, and guarantee bitter disappointment for themselves in the end (Matthew 6:19-21).To illustrate the results of right and wrong attitudes to material things, Jesus referred to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:32

Gentiles = nations. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:32

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.The word "Gentiles" means "nations," and may also be freely translated as "pagans" or "heathens" and refers to all natural men everywhere as distinguished from the Hebrews who were a people presumably prepared in heart to discern spiritual things and to receive the Messiah when he should appear. Christ found the chosen people very much like the rest of mankind in spite of all... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:32

Matthew 6:32. For after all these things do the Gentiles seek— It was the general character of the heathens, that they neither prayed to their gods, nor laboured themselves for any other blessings than the temporal ones here mentioned; as all their prayers and hymns to their deities abundantly prove, and as we learn in particular from the 10th satire of Juvenal; and this because they were in a great measure ignorant of God's providence and goodness, had erred fundamentally in their notions of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:25-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:32-33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:31-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:19-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:32

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 6:32

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