Matthew 6:1

alms = an alms. All the critical texts read "righteousness". referring to all the subjects that follow, Matthew 6:2 -- Matthew 7:11 . But this is conjecture, because "alms" is the first subject (Matthew 6:2 ). Dikaiosune, "righteousness", was subsequently substituted for eleemosune, "alms".

men. Greek. anthropos. App-123 .

to = in order to. Greek. pros to. App-104 .

seen. As in a theatre, so as to be admired. App-133 .

of = by (dat. not genitive case).

of = from. Greek. para.

heaven = heavens (plural) See note on verses: Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .