Matthew 6:4 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2-4

Almsgiving. Matthew only. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:4

And thy Father which seeth in secret (comp. Matthew 6:6 , note). Himself . Revised 'Version omits, with the manuscripts. Shall reward thee ; Revised Version, shall recompense thee ( ἀποδώσει σοι ). Shall give to thee in full measure corresponding to the contents of that which is really due (cf. Isaiah 65:6 , Isaiah 65:7 , LXX .). When this" recompense" shall be given is not stated. If, as is probable, our Lord is thinking of the" reward" of Matthew 6:1 and Matthew 5:12 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:4

The Father's open rewards. "Shall reward thee openly." This turn of the sentence somewhat surprises us. It is not precisely what we expected. Making so much of giving in secret, and the Father seeing in secret, we expect to read, "shall reward thee in secret ways." Probably the "open reward" is promised because the man who makes a show of religion does so in order to get open and public fame. (It should, however, be duly noticed that the best manuscripts and most modern editors omit the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:3-4

Let not thy left hand know ... - This is a proverbial expression, signifying that the action should be done as secretly as possible. The Hebrews often attribute actions to members which properly belong to persons. The encouragement for performing our acts of charity in secret is that it will be pleasing to God; that he will see the act, however secret it may be, and will openly reward it. If the reward is not granted in this life, it will be in the life to come. In multitudes of cases, however,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:2-4

Matthew 6:2-4. Therefore, &c. The caution is so important, that our Lord illustrates it in various particulars. When thou doest thine alms Exercisest thy charity by performing works of mercy; do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do From this it would appear that, in our Lord’s time, persons who affected the reputation of being extremely charitable, sometimes sounded a trumpet when they distributed their alms, on pretence, no doubt, of calling together the poor to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:1-18

41. Giving, praying and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18; Luke 11:1-4)If the followers of Jesus give help to the needy with the aim of winning people’s praise, their giving is of no value in God’s sight. They will have their reward in the praise they seek, but will miss out on any reward from God. They should keep matters of giving secret from even their closest friends (Matthew 6:1-4).Prayer also is a private matter. Believers do not need to make a show of prayerful zeal, as if their heavenly Father... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:4

seeth = looketh, or observeth. Greek. blepo. App-133 . openly. Omitted by all the Greek texts. App-94 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:4

That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.It is notable that there are especially compulsory requirements for secrecy in this area of righteousness. Secrecy in giving personal aid and assistance to helpless or unfortunate persons is commanded by Christ and has these easily discernible qualities to commend it: (1) It assures purity of motive in the heart of the giver by removing the temptation to hypocrisy. (2) It protects and honors the privacy... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:4

4. That thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly—The word "Himself" appears to be an unauthorized addition to the text, which the sense no doubt suggested. (See 1 Timothy 5:25; Romans 2:16; 1 Corinthians 4:5). Prayer (Matthew 6:5; Matthew 6:6). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 6:1-18

Righteousness and the Father 6:1-18Jesus moved from correcting popular misinterpretations of selected Old Testament texts that speak of righteous conduct (Matthew 5:17-48) to correcting popular misconceptions about righteous conduct. He moved from ethical distinctions to the practice of religion. Throughout this entire section proper motivation for actions is a constant emphasis. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:2-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 6:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 6:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 6:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 6:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 6:1-18

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