Matthew 7:6 akjv — Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their…

American King James Version

"Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. ¶ "

— Matthew 7:6, American King James Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

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And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye?

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Or how will you say to your brother, Let me pull out the mote out of your eye; and, behold, a beam is in your own eye?

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You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then shall you see clearly to cast out the mote out of your brother’s eye. ¶

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Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. ¶

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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you:

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For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.

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Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

Matthew 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:6 say?
Matthew 7:6 in the American King James Version reads: “Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. ¶ ”
Where is Matthew 7:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 6.
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 7:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:6 in?
Matthew 7:6 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 7:6?
Matthew 7:6 reads (AKJV): “Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. ¶ ” 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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