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Bible verse
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
What it means
Jesus reorders our anxieties about provision. Put God first, His kingdom, His way of living, and trust the rest to His care. A life aimed at Him is a life rightly ordered.
Matthew 6:33 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 6:33 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 6 |
| Topic | purpose |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Luke 12:31
- Matthew 5:6
- John 6:27
- Psalms 34:9-10
- Psalms 84:11-12
- Mark 10:29-30
- Romans 14:17
- Proverbs 3:9-10
- Proverbs 2:1-9
- Psalms 37:25
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 6:33?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 6:33?
Readers most often set it beside Luke 12:31, Matthew 5:6, John 6:27, Psalms 34:9-10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 6:33?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Matthew 6:33 more than we can. We bring you Matthew 6:33, purpose. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Matthew 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 6:33 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
