New American Standard Bible 1995
Matthew 6:32
32For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for 1your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Matthew 6:32 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
- New International Version (NIV)For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Context of Matthew 6:32
30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! 31Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
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πάντα γὰρ ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητοῦσιν· οἶδεν γὰρ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων ἁπάντων.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Matthew 6:32
- Matthew 5:46For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
- Matthew 20:25But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
- Psalms 17:14From men with Your hand, O Lord, From men of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.
- Luke 12:30For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.
- Ephesians 4:17So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God;
- Matthew 6:8So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
- Psalms 103:13Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.
- Luke 11:11Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?
Commentaries on Matthew 6:32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32For after all these things do the Gentiles seek - The fifth reason against solicitude about the future is - that to concern ourselves about these wants with anxiety, as if there was no such thing as a providence in the world; with great affection towards earthly enjoyments, as if we expected no other; and without praying to God or consulting his will, as if we could do any thing without him: this is to imitate the worst kind of heathens, who live without…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32For after all these things do the Gentiles seek - That is, those destitute of the true doctrines of religion, and unacquainted with proper dependence on Divine Providence, make it their chief anxiety thus to seek food and clothing. But you, who have a knowledge of your Father in heaven; who know that He will provide for your needs, should not be anxious. Seek first His kingdom; seek first to be righteous, and to become interested in His favor, and all…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-34Verses 25-34 There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things of this life. This often insnares the poor as much as the love of wealth does the rich. But there is a carefulness about temporal things which is a duty, though we must not carry these lawful cares too far. Take no thought for your life. Not about the length of it; but refer it to God to lengthen…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32Gentiles: This word refers to people who do not know God and do not follow his will (see also Matthew 20:19). your heavenly Father knows: Prayer does not give God new information about needs. Prayer shows trust in God to provide what is needed.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek)--rather, "pursue." Knowing nothing definitely beyond the present life to kindle their aspirations and engage their supreme attention, the heathen naturally pursue present objects as their chief, their only good. To what an elevation above these does Jesus here lift His disciples! for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things--How precious this word! Food and raiment are…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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