Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
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31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Understanding This Verse
Jesus teaches about priorities in the Sermon on the Mount, urging focus on God's kingdom.
When we prioritize God's kingdom, He takes care of our earthly needs.
Compare Translations
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.”
“But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
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