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But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, won`t he much more clothe you, you of little faith?
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
The grass of the field (τον χορτον του αγρου). The common grass of the field. This heightens the comparison.
19th Century
Anglican
The grass of the field — The term is used generically to include the meadow-flowers which were cut down with the grass and used as…
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Baptist
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…
“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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore if God so clothe the grass of the field . &c.] These words are a conclusion from the former, and contain an…
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There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things …
13th Century
Catholic
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth. Above, the Lord prescribed that we do not do works for the sake of [human] …
