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Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don`t toil, neither do they spin,

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God Cares for You More

Jesus points to wildflowers, which commentators note were likely common flowers like lilies, poppies, or irises. God clothes these temporary plants with a beauty that surpasses even the richest king, Solomon. The argument is simple: if God lavishes such care on a flower that is here today and gone tomorrow, how much more will He care for and provide for you, His eternal child? This is a powerful reason to trust Him and not be anxious about basic needs.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Matthew 6:28–29

18th Century

Theologian

The fourth consideration is taken from the lilies of the valley. Watch the growing of the lily. It toils not, and it spins not. Yet night and day i…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Matthew 6:28

The lilies of the field (τα κρινα του αγρου). The word may include other wild flowers besides lilies, blossoms like anemones, popp…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 6:27–29

19th Century

Preacher

Christ then asks whether, by worrying, they can add a single cubit to their lives—for I understand His question to mean whether they could, by any …

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 6:28

“Lilies of the field” (v.28) may be any of the wild flowers so abundant in Galilee. Jesus’ point is a little different from the first illustration …

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 6:28

17th Century

Pastor

And why take you thought for raiment
Having exposed the folly of an anxious and immoderate care and thought, for food to suppo…

Matthew Henry

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 …

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Thomas Aquinas

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] …