Matthew 6:1

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 6:1

BSB
"Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
AKJV
Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
CPDV
"Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven.
ERV
Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father which is in heaven.
NHEB
"Be careful that you do not do your righteousness before people, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
SMT
Attend ye not to do your justice before men, to be seen to them; and if otherwise ye have no reward from your Father which in the heavens.

Commentary for Matthew 6:1

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Overview of Matthew 6:1
Summary
Avoid performing righteous deeds for human recognition
Event
Jesus warns against show religion
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching