Matthew 6:2

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Summary

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

When

As

In the synagogues

Luke 20:46

Glory

John 5:41

John 7:18

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Bible References

When

But give the things within in charity, and behold, all things are pure to you.

Sell your property and bestow charity; make yourselves purses that become not old, and a treasury that fails not, in heaven, where no thief approaches, nor moth destroys;

for some thought, since Judas had the treasure-chest, that Jesus said to him, Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.

a pious man, and one fearing God with all his house, and bestowing many charities on the people, and praying to God always,

And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send help to the brethren living in Judea;

But after many years I came to bring charities and offerings to my nation,

if one exhorts in the exhortation, he that gives, with simplicity, he that rules, with diligence, he that exercises mercy, with cheerfulness.

And [consider] this, He that sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he that sows liberally shall reap also liberally.

only [they wished] that we should remember the poor, which I was also forward to do.

Let him that has stolen steal no more, but rather let him labor, doing that which is good with his hands, that he may have to give to him that needs.

to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,

For I have great joy and comfort in your love, because the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

And if a brother or sister is naked, or destitute of daily food,

If any one speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God, if any one serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the power for ever and ever; amen.

And whoever has the goods of the world and sees his brother have need, and withholds his compassions from him, how continues the love of God in him?

As

And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and at the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. I tell you truly, they have their reward.

Hypocrite, cast out first the beam from your eye, and then will you see clearly to cast out the speck from your brother's eye.

Hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophecy of you, saying;

and in the morning, It will rain to-day for the sky is red and lowering. You know how to distinguish the face of the sky, but you cannot distinguish the signs of the times.

Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why do you hypocrites try me?

But woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven before men; for you enter not into it, neither do you suffer those entering to go in.

and will punish him with the utmost severity, and appoint his portion with hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.

And he said to them, Well did Isaiah prophecy of you, hypocrites, as it is written; This people honors me with the lips, but their heart is far from me;

How can you say to your brother, Brother, let me cast out the speck in your eye, and you yourself see not the beam in your own eye? Hypocrite, cast out first the beam from your eye, and then you will see clearly to cast out the speck from your brother's eye.

Hypocrites! You know how to distinguish the appearance of the earth and sky, and how do you not distinguish this time?

Then the Lord answered him and said, Hypocrites, does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him away to drink?

In the synagogues

and love the first tables at feasts, and the first seats in the synagogues,

and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at feasts;

Woe to you, Pharisees! for you love the first seat in the synagogues, and salutations in the markets.

Beware of the scribes, who delight to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the markets, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at feasts;

Glory

I receive not glory from men,

He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he that seeks the glory of him that sent him, this [man] is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

neither did we seek glory of men, either of you or of others, when we might have been burdensome as apostles of Christ;