Matthew 6:31 cpdv — Therefore, do not choose to be anxious, saying: ‘What shall we eat, and what shall we drink, and with what shall we be…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, do not choose to be anxious, saying: ‘What shall we eat, and what shall we drink, and with what shall we be clothed?’ "

— Matthew 6:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 6 — Context

28

And as for clothing, why are you anxious? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither work nor weave.

29

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

30

So if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and cast into the oven tomorrow, how much more will he care for you, O little in faith?

31

Therefore, do not choose to be anxious, saying: ‘What shall we eat, and what shall we drink, and with what shall we be clothed?’

32

For the Gentiles seek all these things. Yet your Father knows that you need all these things.

33

Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.

34

Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow; for the future day will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its evil.”

Matthew 6:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:31 say?
Matthew 6:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, do not choose to be anxious, saying: ‘What shall we eat, and what shall we drink, and with what shall 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 (CPDV): “Therefore, do not choose to be anxious, saying: ‘What shall we eat, and what shall we drink, and with what shall 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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