Matthew 6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God ,.... Meaning either the Gospel, and the ministration of it; in which sense this phrase is often used, see Matthew 21:43 and which is diligently to be sought after, and into; to be constantly attended on, and to be preferred to our necessary food, to raiment, or riches, or any enjoyment of life: or else the kingdom of glory, which is prepared by God, and is his gift; for which he makes his people meet here, and will introduce them into it hereafter. And... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow ,.... Reference is had to Proverbs 27:1 . "Boast not of thyself tomorrow": a man cannot promise or assure himself, that he shall have a morrow, and therefore it is great weakness and folly to be anxiously thoughtful about it. This is expressed in the Talmud F19 T. Bab. Sanhedrim, fol. 100. 2. , nearer the sense of Christ's words, after this manner: אל תצר צרת מחר , "do not distress thyself with tomorrow's affliction, for thou knowest... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6

Of alms-giving, Matthew 6:1-5 . Of prayer, Matthew 6:6-8 . The Lord's prayer, or model according to which Christians should pray, Matthew 6:9-13 . Of forgiveness, Matthew 6:14 , Matthew 6:15 . Of fasting, Matthew 6:16 , Matthew 6:17 . Of laying up treasures, Matthew 6:18-21 . Of the single eye, Matthew 6:22 , Matthew 6:23 . The impossibility of serving two masters, Matthew 6:24 . Of contentment and confidence in the Divine providence, Matthew 6:25-32 . Directions about... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:1

That ye do not your alms - Δικαιοσυνην υμων μη ποιειν , perform not your acts of righteousness - such as alms-giving, fasting, and prayer, mentioned immediately after. Instead of δικαιοσυνην , righteousness, or acts of righteousness, the reading in the text, that which has been commonly received is ελεημοσυνην , alms. But the first reading has been inserted in several editions, and is supported by the Codd. Vatican and Bezae, some others, and several versions, all the Itala except one,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:2

Therefore when thou doest thine alms - In the first verse the exhortation is general: Take Ye heed. In this verse the address is pointed - and Thou - man - woman - who readest - hearest. Do not sound a trumpet - It is very likely that this was literally practised among the Pharisees, who seemed to live on the public esteem, and were excessively self-righteous and vain. Having something to distribute by way of alms, it is very probable they caused this to be published by blowing a trumpet... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:3

Let not thy left hand know - In many cases, works of charity must be hidden from even our nearest relatives, who, if they knew, would hinder us from doing what God has given us power and inclination to perform. We must go even farther; and conceal them as far as is possible from ourselves, by not thinking of them, or eyeing them with complacency. They are given to God, and should be hidden in Him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:4

Which seeth in secret - We should ever remember that the eye of the Lord is upon us, and that he sees not only the act, but also every motive that led to it. Shall reward thee openly - Will give thee the fullest proofs of his acceptance of thy work of faith, and labor of love, by increasing that substance which, for his sake, thou sharest with the poor; and will manifest his approbation in thy own heart, by the witness of his Spirit. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest - Οταν προσευχη. Προσευχη , prayer, is compounded of προς with, and ευχη a vow, because to pray right, a man binds himself to God, as by a vow, to live to his glory, if he will grant him his grace, etc. Ευχομαι signifies to pour out prayers or vows, from ευ well, and χεω , I pour out; probably alluding to the offerings or libations which were poured out before, or on the altar. A proper idea of prayer is, a pouring out of the soul unto God, as a free-will... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest - This is a very impressive and emphatic address. But Thou! whosoever thou art, Jew, Pharisee, Christian - enter into thy closet. Prayer is the most secret intercourse of the soul with God, and as it were the conversation of one heart with another. The world is too profane and treacherous to be of the secret. We must shut the door against it: endeavor to forget it, with all the affairs which busy and amuse it. Prayer requires retirement, at least of the heart; for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:7

Use not vain repetitions - Μη βαττολογησητε , Suidas explains this word well: " πολυλογια , much speaking, from one Battus, who made very prolix hymns, in which the same idea frequently recurred." "A frequent repetition of awful and striking words may often be the result of earnestness and fervor. See Daniel 9:3-20; but great length of prayer, which will of course involve much sameness and idle repetition, naturally creates fatigue and carelessness in the worshipper, and seems to suppose... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 6:7

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