31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For (A)the Gentiles seek after all these things, and (B)your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But (C)seek first (D)the kingdom of God and his righteousness, (E)and all these things will be added to you.

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31 So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For the idolaters[a] eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God[b](A) and His righteousness,(B) and all these things will be provided for you.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:32 Or Gentiles, or nations, or heathen, or pagans
  2. Matthew 6:33 Other mss omit of God

31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God[a] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

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  1. 6:33 Some manuscripts do not include of God.

30-33 “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.

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