Matthew 6:2
The Scripture
(2) Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches his disciples not to worry about daily needs but to seek God's kingdom first. He warns that the heart is the measure of a person's life and that covetousness is a sin. The passage also includes the parable of the mustard seed and the teaching that true blessings come from God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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