Matthew 6

Matthew 6 continues the Sermon on the Mount with teaching on giving, the Lord's Prayer, fasting, and freedom from anxiety — climaxing in 'seek ye first the kingdom of God.'

The Book of Matthew · New Testament · chapter 6 of 28.

Where this chapter sits

Continuing the same mountainside address, the discourse turns from public conduct toward the law to private devotion practiced for God alone rather than for an audience. Almsgiving, prayer, and fasting are each treated by one pattern: contrasted with a hypocrite's display and rewarded instead in secret. The model prayer sits at the sermon's midpoint, and the chapter closes by shifting from religious performance to worry over food and clothing.

Key verses (KJV)

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

What to notice as you read

Watch the refrain: do this 'in secret,' and the Father who sees in secret rewards it. The chapter's second half pivots from religious duty to daily need, arguing from birds and lilies that anxiety over provision misreads who is actually in charge of it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Matthew 6 come in Matthew?

It is chapter 6 of 28 in Matthew, a book of Gospel in the New Testament. The other widely-read chapters of Matthew are linked further down this page.

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