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New International Version NIV
25 And which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his span of life?
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Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?
26 If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?
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Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
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“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
28 But if God so clothes the grass which is alive in the field today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O men of little faith!
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If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!
29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be of anxious mind.
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And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.
30 For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them.
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For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well.
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But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
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“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
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Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
35 "Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning,
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“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,
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