Matthew 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 28

¹ Take care not to do your merciful deeds before men in order to be seen by them. But if not, you have no reward from your Father in Heaven.

² Therefore, when you do merciful deeds, do not trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.

³ But you doing merciful deeds, do not let your left know what your right hand does,

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ speaks of kindness, 5 prayer, 14 forgiving our brethren, 16 fasting, 19 our treasure, 24 of serving God, and mammon: 25 care for worldly things: 33 but to seek God’s kingdom.

Key Greek Words

ὑποκριτής hypocrite G5273

προσεύχομαι to pray G4336

ἀφίημι to forgive G863

θησαυρός treasure G2344

μεριμνάω to be anxious G3309

βασιλεία kingdom G932

Cross-References

Luke 11:1–4
Luke 12:22–34

People & Context

Jesus

Teacher instructing on giving, prayer, fasting, treasure, and trusting the Father over anxiety

Timeline

Teachings on Prayer and Fasting

Jesus warns against hypocrisy in righteous acts, instructing His disciples to pray and fast in secret, and gives them the Lord's Prayer.

Matthew 6:1-18

Treasures in Heaven and Anxiety

Jesus commands believers to seek first the kingdom of God rather than being anxious about worldly wealth, food, or clothing.

Matthew 6:19-34

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