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Matthew 6:1 cpdv — “Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" “Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven. "

— Matthew 6:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 6 — Context

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“Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven.

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Therefore, when you give alms, do not choose to sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the towns, so that they may be honored by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

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But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

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so that your almsgiving may be in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will repay you.

Matthew 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:1 say?
Matthew 6:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ “Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven. ”
Where is Matthew 6:1 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 6:1.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:1 in?
Matthew 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 6:1?
Matthew 6:1 reads (CPDV): “ “Pay attention, lest you perform your justice before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise you shall not have a reward with your Father, who is in heaven. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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