Matthew 6:31 bbe — Then do not be full of care, saying, What are we to have for food or drink? or, With what may we be clothed?

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"Then do not be full of care, saying, What are we to have for food or drink? or, With what may we be clothed?"

— Matthew 6:31, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 6 — Context

28

And why are you troubled about clothing? See the flowers of the field, how they come up; they do no work, they make no thread:

29

But I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.

30

But if God gives such clothing to the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is put into the oven, will he not much more give you clothing, O you of little faith?

31

Then do not be full of care, saying, What are we to have for food or drink? or, With what may we be clothed?

32

Because the Gentiles go in search of all these things: for your Father in heaven has knowledge that you have need of all these things:

33

But let your first care be for his kingdom and his righteousness; and all these other things will be given to you in addition.

34

Then have no care for tomorrow: tomorrow will take care of itself. Take the trouble of the day as it comes.

Matthew 6:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:31 say?
Matthew 6:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then do not be full of care, saying, What are we to have for food or drink? or, With what may we be clothed?”
Where is Matthew 6:31 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 31.
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 6:31.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:31 in?
Matthew 6:31 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 6:31?
Matthew 6:31 reads (BBE): “Then do not be full of care, saying, What are we to have for food or drink? or, With what may we be clothed?” 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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