Matthew 6:8

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 6:8

BSB

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

AKJV

Be not you therefore like to them: for your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask him.

CPDV

Therefore, do not choose to imitate them. For your Father knows what your needs may be, even before you ask him.

ERV

Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

NHEB

Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.

SMT

Therefore make not yourselves like them: for your Father knows of what things ye have need before ye ask him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 6:8

BeG3666Verb notG3361 yeG3666Verb thereforeG3767 likeG3666VerbuntothemG846 forG1063Conjunction yourG5216 FatherG3962Noun Masculine knowethG1492VerbwhatthingsG3739yehaveG2192VerbneedofG5532Noun Feminine beforeG4253Preposition yeG5209 askG154Verb himG846

Commentary for Matthew 6:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Matthew 6:8

Summary

God understands needs before petition is made.

Event

Teaching God's prior understanding

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD