Matthew 6:28

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 6:28

BSB

And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.

AKJV

And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

CPDV

And as for clothing, why are you anxious? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither work nor weave.

ERV

And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

NHEB

And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They do not toil, neither do they spin,

SMT

And about dress, why are ye anxious? Consider the white lilies of the field, how they grow; they are not wearied, neither do they spin:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 6:28

AndG2532Conjunction whyG5101takeyethoughtG3309Verb forG4012Preposition raimentG1742Noun Neuter ConsiderG2648VerbtheliliesG2918Noun NeuterofthefieldG68Noun Masculine howG4459theygrowG837VerbtheytoilG2872Verb notG3756 neitherG3761ConjunctiondotheyspinG3514Verb

Commentary for Matthew 6:28

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 6:28

Summary

Nature demonstrates effortless provision without labor

Event

Jesus points to lilies as example

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD