Matthew 6:3

But when yoʋ give to the needy, do not let yoʋr left hand know what yoʋr right hand is doing,

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

In Context

2So when yoʋ give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before yoʋ, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

4so that yoʋr giving may be in secret. Then yoʋr Father who sees in secret will himself reward yoʋ openly.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:4Then Jesus said to him, “Be sure not to tell anyone about this, but go show yoʋrself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.

John 7:4For no one does anything in secret while seeking to be known publicly. If yoʋ are going to do these things, show yoʋrself to the world.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 6:2-5

The Sermon on the Mount. 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 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. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in… Read the whole commentary →

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