Matthew 6:23 bbe — But if your eye is evil, all your body will be dark. If then the light which is in you is dark, how dark it will be!

Bible in Basic English

"But if your eye is evil, all your body will be dark. If then the light which is in you is dark, how dark it will be!"

— Matthew 6:23, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 6 — Context

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But make a store for yourselves in heaven, where it will not be turned to dust and where thieves do not come in to take it away:

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For where your wealth is, there will your heart be.

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The light of the body is the eye; if then your eye is true, all your body will be full of light.

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But if your eye is evil, all your body will be dark. If then the light which is in you is dark, how dark it will be!

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No man is able to be a servant to two masters: for he will have hate for the one and love for the other, or he will keep to one and have no respect for the other. You may not be servants of God and of wealth.

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So I say to you, Take no thought for your life, about food or drink, or about clothing for your body. Is not life more than food, and the body more than its clothing?

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See the birds of heaven; they do not put seeds in the earth, they do not get in grain, or put it in store-houses; and your Father in heaven gives them food. Are you not of much more value than they?

Matthew 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:23 say?
Matthew 6:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But if your eye is evil, all your body will be dark. If then the light which is in you is dark, how dark it will be!”
Where is Matthew 6:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 23.
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 6:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:23 in?
Matthew 6:23 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 6:23?
Matthew 6:23 reads (BBE): “But if your eye is evil, all your body will be dark. If then the light which is in you is dark, how dark it will be!” 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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