First his kingdom (πρωτον την βασιλειαν). This in answer to those who see in the Sermon on the Mount only ethical comments. Jesus …

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. That is, those lacking the true doctrines of religion, unacquainted with proper dependenc…

Seek ye first the kingdom of God — The context shows that these words point to the “seeking” of prayer rather than of act…

If you want string and brown paper, you do not need to go into a shop to buy them; if you buy certain articles, you get string and brown paper in t…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having in this way expressly cut off all anxiety concerning food and clothing by an argument drawn from obse…

In view of vv.31–32, this verse makes it clear that Jesus’ disciples are not simply to refrain from pursuing temporal things as their primary goal …

But rather seek first the kingdom of God—this is another argument for restraining excessive anxiety about food. It argues a gross and indo…

But seek first the kingdom of God
Meaning either the Gospel, and the ministration of it; in which sense this phrase …

There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things …

Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth. Above, the Lord prescribed that we do not do works for the sake of [human] …