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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:26

Parallel passage: Luke 12:24 . The less general term, "ravens", and the change of construction apparent in "which have no store-chamber nor barn," point to St. Luke having preserved the more original form of the saying. So also does the presence in Matthew of the Matthean phrase "heavenly." On the other hand, Matthew's "consider" (verse 28, vide next note) is perhaps more original. Behold ( ἐμβλέψατε ). Look on, use your natural eyes. In verse 28 "consider" ( καταμάθετε ), learn... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:26-28

The God of the fowls and the flowers. The point which seems to be prominently suggested here is this: Fowls and flowers represent the creatures and the adornments of the Father's house. Disciples represent the children of the Father's house. It is fair and forcible argument; it comes close home to us, by its appeal to our common everyday observations and experiences, that if the Father cares, in a very marked way, for the creatures and the adornments (show a mother's daily care to feed her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:27

Luke 12:25 almost verbally. While Luke 12:26 insisted on the needlessness of anxiety, since, though birds show it not, they are provided for, Luke 12:27 insists on its uselessness, since after all it can effect so little. You wish to lengthen your life by it if only to a trifling extent; but you cannot do so. Which of you by taking thought ( Luke 12:25 , note) can add one cubit? "Hic videtur similitude petita esse a studio, quod erat trecentorum cubitorum: ἡλικία est cursus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:26

Behold the fowls of the air - The second argument for confidence in the providence of God is derived from a beautiful reference to the fowls or feathered tribes. See, said the Saviour, see the fowls of the air: they have no anxiety about the supply of their wants; they do not sow or reap; they fill the grove with music, and meet the coming light of the morning with their songs, and pour their notes on the zephyrs of the evening, unanxious about the supply of their needs; yet how few die with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:27

Which of you, by taking thought - The third argument is taken from their extreme weakness and helplessness. With all your care you cannot increase your stature a single cubit. God has ordered your height. Beyond his appointment your powers are of no avail, and you can do nothing. So of raiment. He, by His providence, orders and arranges the circumstances of your life. “Beyond” that appointment of His providence, beyond his care for you, your efforts avail nothing. Seeing, then, that he alike... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:26-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:27

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:27

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