Matthew 6:28
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Matthew 6:28 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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 · Public Domain“And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and about clothing why are ye anxious? consider well the lilies of the field; how do they grow? they do not labour, nor do they spin;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 6:28 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 6:25Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
- Matthew 6:31Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
- Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
- Luke 3:11John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
- Luke 12:27Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.
- Luke 22:35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.
- Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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