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The "Much More" Argument
Jesus uses a powerful "lesser-to-greater" argument. Commentators explain that if God lavishes beautiful clothing on field grass—something so temporary it's used as oven fuel the next day—He will "much more" provide for His children. Our value to Him is infinitely greater than that of grass, so His care for us is guaranteed.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 6:30
18th Century
Theologian
Is cast into the oven. The Jews had different modes of baking. In early times they frequently baked in the sand, warmed with the heat of t…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 6:30
The grass of the field (τον χορτον του αγρου). The common grass of the field. This heightens the comparison.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 6:30–33
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 6:30
“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
On Matthew 6:30
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore if God so clothe the grass of the field .
&c.] These words are a conclusion from the former, and contain an…
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] …