Matthew 6:27 web — "Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?

World English Bible

""Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?"

— Matthew 6:27, World English 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 else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Mammon.

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Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

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See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?

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"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?

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Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin,

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yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.

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But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?

Matthew 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:27 say?
Matthew 6:27 in the World English Bible reads: “"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”
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 (WEB): “"Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?” 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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