Matthew 6:28 akjv — And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they s…

American King James Version

"And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: "

— Matthew 6:28, American King James Version

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Matthew 6 — Context

25

Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?

27

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit to his stature?

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And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29

And yet I say to you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30

Why, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Matthew 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:28 say?
Matthew 6:28 in the American King James Version reads: “And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: ”
Where is Matthew 6:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 28.
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 6:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:28 in?
Matthew 6:28 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 6:28?
Matthew 6:28 reads (AKJV): “And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: ” 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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