Matthew 6
Matthew 6 is the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This chapter contains the middle portion of the Sermon on the Mount. It includes the Lord's Prayer.[1]
The first part, in Matthew 6:1-18 deals with the outward and inward expression of piety, referring to almsgiving, private prayer and fasting.[2] This part of the chapter goes over the three most important outward expressions of Jewish piety, alms giving, prayer, and fasting. Jesus endorses the standard teachings that these acts are important. Throughout this section he stresses that worship and piety should not be ostentatious, and ideally should be done in secret. He strongly condemns those who make public displays of their piety, stating that those who are pious to impress others will only impress people, and will do nothing to impress God.
Matthew 6:19-34 deals with possessions and the issues of priorities and trust.[2] The first part in Matthew 6:19-24 has three elements about two treasures, two eyes and two masters. The second part in Matthew 6:25-34 deals with trust in God and also has three elements and provides reasons for not being anxious.[2]
Verses
- Matthew 6:1
- Matthew 6:2
- Matthew 6:3
- Matthew 6:4
- Matthew 6:5
- Matthew 6:6
- Matthew 6:7
- Matthew 6:8
- Matthew 6:9
- Matthew 6:10
- Matthew 6:11
- Matthew 6:12
- Matthew 6:13
- Matthew 6:14
- Matthew 6:15
- Matthew 6:16
- Matthew 6:17
- Matthew 6:18
- Matthew 6:19
- Matthew 6:20
- Matthew 6:21
- Matthew 6:22
- Matthew 6:23
- Matthew 6:24
- Matthew 6:25
- Matthew 6:26
- Matthew 6:27
- Matthew 6:28
- Matthew 6:29
- Matthew 6:30
- Matthew 6:31
- Matthew 6:32
- Matthew 6:33
- Matthew 6:34
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| Preceded by Matthew 5 |
Chapters of the New Testament Gospel of Matthew |
Succeeded by Matthew 7 |