Matthew 6:32

Verse

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

American Standard Version (1901)

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Bible in Basic English

Because the Gentiles go in search of all these things: for your Father in heaven has knowledge that you have need of all these things:

Douay-Rheims 1899

For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things.

Free Bible Version

These are all the things that the heathen chase after, but your heavenly Father knows everything you need.

Geneva Bible 1599

(For after all these things seeke the Gentiles) for your heauenly Father knoweth, that ye haue neede of all these things.

King James (Authorized) Version

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

One Unity Resource Bible

For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Translation for Translators

Those who do not know God are always worrying about things like that. But God, your Father who is in heaven, knows that you need all those things, so you should not worry about them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the Gentiles search for these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Noah Webster Bible

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

World English Bible

For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Young's Literal Translation

for all these do the nations seek for, for your heavenly Father doth know that ye have need of all these;

Context

Do Not Worry

³¹Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’³²For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ³³But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

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Summary

In Matthew 6:32, Jesus teaches about the futility of worrying about material needs such as food, drink, and clothing. He reassures his followers that God, who cares for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, will also provide for their needs. This verse emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's provision and seeking His kingdom first, rather than being consumed by anxiety over worldly concerns. By highlighting the faithfulness of God as a loving Father, Jesus encourages his disciples to have confidence in His care and to prioritize spiritual matters over material possessions.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek)--rather, "pursue." Knowing nothing definitely beyond the present life to kindle their aspirations and engage their supreme attention, the heathen naturally pursue present objects as their chief, their only good. To what an elevation above these does Jesus here lift His disciples! for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things--How precious this word! Food and raiment are pronounced needful to God's children; and He who could say, "No man knoweth the Father but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him" (Mat 11:27), says with an authority which none but Himself could claim, "Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things." Will not that suffice you, O ye needy ones of the household of faith?

John Gill Bible Commentary

But seek first the kingdom of God,.... Meaning either the Gospel, and the ministration of it; in which sense this phrase is often used, see Mat 21:43 and which is diligently to be sought after, and into; to be constantly attended on, and to be preferred to our necessary food, to raiment, or riches, or any enjoyment of life: or else the kingdom of glory, which is prepared by God, and is his gift; for which he makes his people meet here, and will introduce them into it hereafter. And his righteousness; the righteousness of God, which is revealed in the Gospel, and is what gives a right and title to the kingdom of heaven. This is not the righteousness of man, but of God; and is no other than the righteousness of Christ; so called, because he is God who has wrought it; it is what God approves of, accepts, and imputes, and which only can justify in his sight, and give an abundant entrance into his kingdom and glory. Heaven is to be sought for in the first place, as the perfection of the saints' happiness; and Christ's righteousness is to be sought for, and laid hold on by faith, as the way and means of enjoying that happiness; without which, there will be no entering into the kingdom of heaven. And all these things shall be added unto you: of the free bounty, goodness, and liberality of God, without your thought and care, and much less merit; even "all these things", meat, drink, clothing, or whatsoever worldly sustenance else is necessary for you: which are not parts of the happiness of saints, only appendages thereunto; which they have over and above what they are, or should be chiefly seeking after. The Hebrews (r) say, "that no good sign will be shown to Israel, until they return and "seek" three things: "afterwards the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord"; , "this is the kingdom of heaven"; and "David their king", according to its literal sense; "and shall fear the Lord and his goodness"; this is the house of the sanctuary, as it is said, "this goodly mountain", and Lebanon.'' (r) Jarchi & Kimchi, in Hos. iii. 5.

Matthew 6:32

Do Not Worry

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Berean Standard Bible

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

American Standard Version (1901)

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Bible in Basic English

Because the Gentiles go in search of all these things: for your Father in heaven has knowledge that you have need of all these things:

Douay-Rheims 1899

For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things.

Free Bible Version

These are all the things that the heathen chase after, but your heavenly Father knows everything you need.

Geneva Bible 1599

(For after all these things seeke the Gentiles) for your heauenly Father knoweth, that ye haue neede of all these things.

King James (Authorized) Version

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

One Unity Resource Bible

For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Translation for Translators

Those who do not know God are always worrying about things like that. But God, your Father who is in heaven, knows that you need all those things, so you should not worry about them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the Gentiles search for these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Noah Webster Bible

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

World English Bible

For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Young's Literal Translation

for all these do the nations seek for, for your heavenly Father doth know that ye have need of all these;