Matthew 6:28

Matthew 6:28 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
• New International Version (NIV)“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,
• New King James Version (NKJV)“So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;

Context of Matthew 6:28

26Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

Matthew 6:28 word by word

καὶ περὶ ἐνδύματος τί μεριμνᾶτε; καταμάθετε τὰ κρίνα τοῦ ἀγροῦ, πῶς αὐξάνουσιν· οὐ κοπιῶσιν οὐδὲ νήθουσιν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• whyτίςtis · which?G5101
• take ye thoughtμεριμνάωmerimnaō · to worryG3309
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• raimentἔνδυμαenduma · clothingG1742
• Considerκαταμανθάνωkatamanthanō · to considerG2648
• the liliesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the liliesκρίνονkrinon · lilyG2918
• of the fieldἀγρόςagros · fieldG68
• howπῶςpōs · how?!G4459
• they growαὐξάνωauxanō · to growG837
• they toilκοπιάωkopiaō · to laborG2872
• notοὐou · noG3756
• neitherοὐδέoude · norG3761
• do they spinνήθωnēthō · to spinG3514

Cross-references for Matthew 6:28

• Matthew 6:25“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
• Matthew 10:10Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
• Luke 3:11John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
• Luke 22:35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?” “No,” they replied.
• Luke 12:27“Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.

Commentaries on Matthew 6:28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28And why take ye thought for raiment? - Or, why are ye anxiously careful about raiment? The fourth reason against such inquietudes is the example of inanimate creatures: The herbs and flowers of the field have their being, nourishment, exquisite flavors, and beautiful hues from God himself. They are not only without anxious care, but also without care or thought of every kind. Your being, its excellence and usefulness, do not depend on your anxious…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Consider the lilies of the field - The fourth consideration is taken from the care which God bestows on lilies. Watch the growing of the lily. It toils not, and it spins not; yet night and day it grows. With a beauty with which the most splendid monarch of the East was never adorned. it expands its blossom and fills the air with fragrance. Yet this beauty is of short continuance. Soon it will fade, and the beautiful flower will be cut down and burned. God…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. 25-34Jesus taught people to live without worry by trusting God to provide for them. His disciples abandoned everything (Matthew 4:18–22; 9:9; 10:5–14). Jesus encouraged them that God would provide their needs.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2828. And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider--observe well. the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not--as men, planting and preparing the flax. neither do they spin--as women.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