Matthew 6:31

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“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”

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BSBPD

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“therefore ye may not be anxious, saying, What may we eat? or, What may we drink? or, What may we put round?”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 6:31 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 25:20Now you may wonder, ‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not sow or gather our produce?’
  2. 2 Chronicles 25:9Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the army of Israel?” And the man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.”
  3. Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
  4. Psalms 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
  5. Psalms 78:18They willfully tested God by demanding the food they craved.
  6. Matthew 4:4But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
  7. Matthew 15:33The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
  8. Luke 12:29And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.
  9. 1 Peter 5:7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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