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Matthew 6:32 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 6:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”
Matthew 6:32 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 6:32
Jesus contrasts believers with unbelievers: 'For after all these things do the Gentiles seek: for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things' (Greek: πάντα γὰρ ταῦτα τὰ ἔθνη ἐπιζητοῦσιν, 'for all these things the Gentiles seek after'). 'Gentiles' (ἔθνη) represents those without covenant relationship with God - they seek provision anxiously because they don't know God as Father. The verb ἐπιζητέω means 'earnestly seek' or 'strive after.' Believers have different basis for confidence: 'your heavenly Father knows your needs.' The Father's knowledge (οἶδεν) isn't merely int...
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Cross-References for Matthew 6:32
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“for your Father knows what things you need”
“but your Father knows that you need these things.”
“and testify in the Lord”
“Yahweh”
“and said”
“even as the Gentiles who don't know God;”
“so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.”