Matthew 6:3

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 6:3

BSB

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

AKJV

But when you do alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does:

CPDV

But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

ERV

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

NHEB

But when you practice charitable giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand does,

SMT

But thou doing alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right does:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 6:3

ButG1161ConjunctionwhenthouG4675 doestG4160Verb almsG1654Noun Feminine letG1097Verb notG3361 thyG4675lefthandG710Adjective knowG1097Verb whatG5101 thyG4675righthandG1188Adjective doethG4160Verb

Commentary for Matthew 6:3

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 6:3

Summary

Give charity with complete concealment from oneself.

Event

Instruction on private charitable giving

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD