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Matthew 6:33
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But seek first the kingdom of God
But seeke ye first the kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shalbe added vnto you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.
Seek first God's kingdom and what God wants. Then all your other needs will be met as well.
"But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
But seeke ye first the kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shall be ministred vnto you.
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
What you should want most is God's kingdom and doing what he wants you to do. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
But you seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all of these things shall be added to you.
Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.
But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But let your first care be for his kingdom and his righteousness; and all these other things will be given to you in addition.
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added to you.
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But seek first the kingdom of Aloha and his righteousness, and all these shall be added unto you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added to you.
But rather, seke ye first the kyngdome of God, and his ryghteousnesse, and all these thynges shalbe ministred vnto you.
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added to you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.
Therfor seke ye first the kyngdom of God, and his riytfulnesse, and alle these thingis shulen be cast to you.
But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
First of all, look for the holy nation of God. Be right with Him. All these other things will be given to you also.
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
But be seeking first, the kingdom and its righteousness, - and, all these things, shall be added unto you.
Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.
But rather seke ye fyrst the kyngdome of heuen and the rightwisnes therof and all these thynges shalbe ministred vnto you.
but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.
Seke ye fyrst the kyngdome of heauen and the righteousnes therof, so shal all these thynges be ministred vnto you.
but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not
Search out his way before you search for anything else, and be sure and live like he wants you to. Then he will give you everything you need.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
seek: 1 Kings 3:11-13, 1 Kings 17:13, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, 2 Chronicles 31:20, 2 Chronicles 31:21, Proverbs 2:1-9, Proverbs 3:9, Proverbs 3:10, Haggai 1:2-11, Haggai 2:16-19, Luke 12:31, John 6:27
the kingdom: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 13:44-46, Acts 20:25, Acts 28:31, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13, Colossians 1:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11
his: Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 45:24, Jeremiah 23:6, Luke 1:6, Romans 1:17, Romans 3:21, Romans 3:22, Romans 10:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 3:9, 2 Peter 1:1
and all: Matthew 19:29, Leviticus 25:20, Leviticus 25:21, Psalms 34:9, Psalms 34:10, Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:18, Psalms 37:19, Psalms 37:25, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 84:12, Mark 10:30, Luke 18:29, Luke 18:30, Romans 8:31, 1 Corinthians 3:22, 1 Timothy 4:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 13:2 - General Genesis 24:1 - blessed Genesis 24:35 - flocks Genesis 42:25 - to give them Genesis 49:25 - with blessings Exodus 16:4 - a certain rate every day Exodus 16:21 - General Exodus 22:29 - shalt not delay Exodus 34:26 - first Numbers 15:20 - a cake Numbers 18:30 - the best Deuteronomy 6:24 - for our good Deuteronomy 7:13 - he will also Deuteronomy 13:18 - to keep Deuteronomy 32:47 - General 1 Samuel 30:19 - General 1 Kings 3:13 - And I 1 Kings 7:1 - thirteen years 2 Chronicles 1:12 - I will give 2 Chronicles 17:5 - he had riches 2 Chronicles 18:1 - riches 2 Chronicles 29:3 - He in the first 2 Chronicles 33:13 - brought him 2 Chronicles 34:3 - to seek Nehemiah 7:4 - the houses Job 28:3 - searcheth Psalms 23:1 - I shall Psalms 27:4 - seek Psalms 63:1 - early Psalms 71:16 - thy righteousness Psalms 112:3 - Wealth Psalms 132:3 - I will not Psalms 132:15 - I will satisfy Psalms 137:6 - if I prefer Proverbs 8:17 - those Proverbs 8:18 - and righteousness Proverbs 22:4 - By Proverbs 27:27 - enough Proverbs 28:10 - but Proverbs 30:8 - feed Ecclesiastes 9:10 - thy hand Isaiah 26:9 - my spirit Isaiah 30:23 - shall he Isaiah 33:6 - fear Isaiah 51:1 - ye that follow Jeremiah 37:21 - and that Ezekiel 36:29 - call Ezekiel 45:18 - In the first month Daniel 4:36 - added Hosea 2:21 - saith Joel 2:19 - I will send Amos 5:14 - Seek Haggai 1:4 - to Haggai 2:19 - from Zechariah 8:12 - to possess Malachi 3:10 - and prove Matthew 7:7 - seek Matthew 12:28 - then Matthew 15:32 - and have Mark 8:2 - and have Luke 9:59 - suffer John 5:4 - first Colossians 3:1 - seek 1 Timothy 6:6 - godliness Hebrews 11:6 - diligently 1 Peter 5:7 - for
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God,.... Meaning either the Gospel, and the ministration of it; in which sense this phrase is often used, see Matthew 21:43 and which is diligently to be sought after, and into; to be constantly attended on, and to be preferred to our necessary food, to raiment, or riches, or any enjoyment of life: or else the kingdom of glory, which is prepared by God, and is his gift; for which he makes his people meet here, and will introduce them into it hereafter.
And his righteousness; the righteousness of God, which is revealed in the Gospel, and is what gives a right and title to the kingdom of heaven. This is not the righteousness of man, but of God; and is no other than the righteousness of Christ; so called, because he is God who has wrought it; it is what God approves of, accepts, and imputes, and which only can justify in his sight, and give an abundant entrance into his kingdom and glory. Heaven is to be sought for in the first place, as the perfection of the saints' happiness; and Christ's righteousness is to be sought for, and laid hold on by faith, as the way and means of enjoying that happiness; without which, there will be no entering into the kingdom of heaven.
And all these things shall be added unto you: of the free bounty, goodness, and liberality of God, without your thought and care, and much less merit; even "all these things", meat, drink, clothing, or whatsoever worldly sustenance else is necessary for you: which are not parts of the happiness of saints, only appendages thereunto; which they have over and above what they are, or should be chiefly seeking after. The Hebrews r say,
"that no good sign will be shown to Israel, until they return and "seek" three things: "afterwards the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord"; ××××ת ש×××
××, "this is the kingdom of heaven"; and "David their king", according to its literal sense; "and shall fear the Lord and his goodness"; this is the house of the sanctuary, as it is said, "this goodly mountain", and Lebanon.''
r Jarchi & Kimchi, in Hos. iii. 5.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For after all these things do the Gentiles seek - That is, those destitute of the true doctrines of religion, and unacquainted with proper dependence on Divine Providence, make it their chief anxiety thus to seek food and clothing. But you, who have a knowledge of your Father in heaven; who know that He will provide for your needs, should not be anxious. Seek first His kingdom; seek first to be righteous, and to become interested in His favor, and all necessary things will be added to you. He has control over all things, and He can give you what you need. He will give you what he deems best for you.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 6:33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God — Matthew 3:7.
His righteousness — That holiness of heart and purity of life which God requires of those who profess to be subjects of that spiritual kingdom mentioned above. Matthew 5:20.
The seventh reason against these worldly cares and fears is-because the business of our salvation ought to engross us entirely: hither all our desires, cares, and inquiries ought to tend. Grace is the way to glory - holiness the way to happiness. If men be not righteous, there is no heaven to be had: if they be, they shall have heaven and earth too; for godliness has the promise of both lives. 1 Timothy 6:3.
All these things shall be added unto you. — The very blunt note of old Mr. Trapp, on this passage, is worthy of serious attention. All things shall be added. "They shall be cast in as an overplus, or as small advantages to the main bargain; as paper and pack-thread are given where we buy spice and fruit, or an inch of measure to an ell of cloth." This was a very common saying among the Jews: "Seek that, to which other things are necessarily connected." "A king said to his particular friend, 'Ask what thou wilt, and I will give it unto thee.' He thought within himself, 'If I ask to be made a general I shall readily obtain it. I will ask something to which all these things shall be added:' he therefore said, 'Give me thy daughter to wife.' This he did knowing that all the dignities of the kingdom should be added unto this gift." See in Schoettgen.
To this verse, probably, belong the following words, quoted often by Clement, Origen, and Eusebius, as the words of Christ: αιÏειÏε Ïα μεγαλα, και Ïα μικÏα Ï Î¼Î¹Î½ ÏÏοÏÏεθηÏεÏαιΠκαι αιÏειÏε Ïα εÏÎ¿Ï Ïανια, και Ïα εÏιγεια ÏÏοÏÏεθηÏεÏαι Ï Î¼Î¹Î½. "Ask great things, and little things shall be added unto you; ask heavenly things, and earthly things shall be added unto you."
