Matthew 6

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:28

Parallel passage: Luke 12:26 , Luke 12:27 . Luke's is longer and seemingly more original. But in the absence of external evidence, it must always be a matter of opinion whether Matthew has compressed the longer form of the words, or vice versa. And why take ye thought for raiment? In verses 25-27 our Lord had spoken of food; in verses 28-30 he speaks of dress. He insists on the needlessness (verse 28) and on the comparative uselessness (verse 29) of anxiety about it, since even the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:29

Luke 12:27 almost verbally. Even Solomon … was not . The Greek lays still more stress: "not even Solomon." Arrayed . The idea of splendour, which in modern usage is often attached to "array," is wanting in περιεβάλετο . The simple rendering in Wickliffe, "was covered" (Vulgate, coopertus est ), is less misleading. And so in Luke 12:31 . Perhaps ( vide Cart) the middle voice has its full reflexive meaning: Solomon with all his efforts failed. Like one of these . Even one,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:30

Luke 12:28 with slight differences. Luke's rather harder phraseology is in Savour of it being the more original form. Wherefore ; but (Revised Version). The Authorized Version is too strong for the simple δέ . If God so clothe . The insertion by the Revised Version of "doth" brings out the thought of the indicative mood and of the ever-presence of the action. Observe with the processes and the agencies in the development of these colours our Lord's advice has nothing to do; origin,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:31

Luke 12:29 has the difficult phrase, "Neither be ye of doubtful mind." Therefore take no thought ( μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε ). The shade of difference here and Luke 12:34 from Luke 12:25 cannot be expressed in an English translation. In Luke 12:25 a state of anxiety, here and Luke 12:34 : one anxious thought, is forbidden. 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:33

Parallel passage: Luke 12:31 , which is shorter. But ; i.e. in contrast to such seeking as he has just spoken of. Our Lord at length gives a distinct promise that if God's cause is made the first aim, all the necessaries of life shall be provided. Seek ye first . The difference between ζητεῖν here and ἐπιζητεῖν in Luke 12:32 seems to be only that the latter points out more clearly the direction of the search. First. If the search for earthly things be put into a secondary... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:33

The first object of human pursuit. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness." In a former homily on this chapter it is shown that the kingdom of God is the dom , or rule, of God's will. There is a traditional sentence given by Origen, and by Clement of Alexandria, which our Lord might have uttered, for it is very like this authentic passage: "Ask great things, and little things shall be added to you; ask heavenly things, and earthly things shall be added to you." Man is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for ,the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof . Matthew only. Luke's conclusion to this section ("Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom") is perhaps more closely connected with the preceding verse, and also grander as dwelling upon God's side; but Matthew's is more practical, dealing with the subject from man's side. Christ says, "Because... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:1

Take heed that ye do not your alms - The word “alms” here denotes liberality to the poor and needy. In the margin, as in the best editions of the Greek it is “righteousness;” either referring to almsgiving as eminently a righteous act, or more probably including all that is specified in this and the following verses - almsgiving, prayer, fasting, Matthew 6:2-18. Our Saviour here does not positively command his disciples to aid the poor, but supposes that they would do it of course, and gives... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

Do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do - The word “hypocrite” is taken from “stage-players,” who act the part of others, or speak not their own sentiments, but the sentiments of others. It means here, and in the New Testament generally, those who “dissemble” or hide their real sentiments, and assume or express other feelings than their own - those who, for purposes of ostentation, gain, or applause, put on the appearance of religion. It is probable that such persons, when they... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:2

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