Matthew 6:27 net — And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?

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"And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?"

— Matthew 6:27, NET Bible

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Matthew 6 — Context

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“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

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Do Not Worry“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?

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Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you more valuable than they are?

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And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?

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Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin.

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Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!

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And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won’t he clothe you even more, you people of little faith?

Matthew 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:27 say?
Matthew 6:27 in the NET Bible reads: “And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?”
Where is Matthew 6:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 27.
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 6:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:27 in?
Matthew 6:27 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 6:27?
Matthew 6:27 reads (NET): “And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?” 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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