Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:31 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 6:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
Matthew 6:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 6:31
Jesus summarizes the prohibition: 'Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?' (Greek: μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε λέγοντες, 'therefore do not be anxious, saying...'). The verb construction with 'saying' (λέγοντες) indicates anxiety's internal dialogue - worried self-talk about provision. Jesus identifies three basic survival concerns: food, drink, clothing. These aren't trivial worries but legitimate needs. The command isn't against awareness of needs or planning but against anxious preoccupation that questions God's faithful pro...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:31
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“because he cares for you.”
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat”
“It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'{Deuteronomy 8:3}”
“and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
“Where should we get so many loaves in a deserted place as to satisfy so great a multitude?”
“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? The man of God answered”
“And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
“What shall we eat the seventh year? Behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase;”