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Yet seek God`s kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
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The Kingdom is the Prize
Commentators, particularly Charles Spurgeon, emphasize that seeking God's kingdom means prioritizing an eternal inheritance over temporary provisions. While God may give worldly wealth to others, He promises believers the ultimate prize: the kingdom itself. All necessary material things are simply 'added' or 'thrown in' as a bonus, not the primary goal.
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Luke
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See Mt 6:33 for this verse. Luke does not have "first" nor "his righteousness" nor "all."
19th Century
Anglican
Consider the lilies how they grow. See Notes on Matthew 6:28-33.
There are, however, some noticeable variations, such as:
Baptist
But rather seek the kingdom of God; and all those things shall be added to you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure t…
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Jesus now contrasts the pagan Gentiles with believers with regard to their relation to material possessions (cf. Matthew 5:47; 6:7, 32).…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God The Vulgate Latin version adds, "first", as also, "and his righteousness", as …
Presbyterian
Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25—34). The arguments used here ar…
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