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Don't Worry, Not "Don't Plan"
Multiple commentators emphasize that the original Greek for "take no thought" means "do not be anxious" or "do not worry." Jesus is not forbidding responsible planning or diligent work. Instead, He is warning against a distracting, paralyzing anxiety that stems from a lack of trust in God's provision.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 6:25
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore I say to you, Take no thought, and so on. The general design of this paragraph, which closes the chapter, is to warn His discipl…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 6:25
Be not anxious for your life (μη μεριμνατε τη ψυχη υμων). This is as good a translation as the Authorized Version was poor; "Take …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 6:25
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, —
It should be, "Take no distracting thought for your life."
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 6:25
“Therefore,” in the light of the alternatives set out (vv.19–24), Jesus instructs his disciples not to worry about the physical necessities, let al…
John Calvin
On Matthew 6:25
16th Century
Theologian
Throughout this entire discourse, Christ rebukes that excessive anxiety with which people torment themselves about food and clothing, and at…
John Gill
On Matthew 6:25
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life ,
&c.] Since you cannot serve both God and "mammon", obey on…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 6:25–34
17th Century
Minister
There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 6:19–34
13th Century
Philosopher
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth. Above, the Lord prescribed that we do not do works for the sake of [human] …