Matthew 6:1-4

Giving to the Poor and Prayer

1 "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men 1to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
2 "So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they 2may be honored by men. 3Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.
3 "But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4 so that your giving will be in secret; and 4your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Matthew 6:5, 16; Matthew 23:5
  • 2. Matthew 6:5, 16; Matthew 23:5
  • 3. Matthew 6:5, 16; Luke 6:24
  • 4. Jeremiah 17:10; Matthew 6:6, 18; Hebrews 4:13

Footnotes 3

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