Matthew 6:32

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

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? 31“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Matthew 6:32 word by word

πάντα γὰρ ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητοῦσιν· οἶδεν γὰρ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ὅτι χρῄζετε τούτων ἁπάντων.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• after allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• doἐπιζητέωepizēteō · to seek afterG1934
• the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• heavenlyοὐράνιοςouranios · heavenlyG3770
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• knowethεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• ye have needχρῄζωchrēzō · to needG5535
• allἅπαςhapas · allG537

Cross-references for Matthew 6:32

• Matthew 5:46If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
• Matthew 20:25But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
• Psalms 17:14By the power of your hand, O Lord, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
• Luke 12:30These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.
• Ephesians 4:17With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:5not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.
• Matthew 6:8Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
• Psalms 103:13The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
• Luke 11:11“You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead?

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