Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:34
Matthew 6:34. Take therefore no thought for the morrow That is, for futurity, according to the Hebrew idiom, as the word is used, Genesis 30:33. Since the extent and efficacy of the divine providence is so great, and since you are the objects of its peculiar care, you need not vex yourselves about futurity. For the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself That is, be careful for the morrow when it comes. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof Speaking after the manner of... read more
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