Matthew 6:26

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

The fowls

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Matthew 6:32

Matthew 7:9

Luke 12:32

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Bible References

The fowls

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And one of them will not fall to the ground {without the knowledge and consent} of your Father.

And God said, "Look--I am giving to you every plant [that] bears seed which [is] on the face of the whole earth, and every kind of tree {that bears fruit}. They shall be yours as food."

[who] teaches us more than [the] animals of [the] earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?'

Who prepares for the crow its prey, when its young ones cry to God for help, [and] they wander around {for lack of food}?

They give drink for every beast of [the] field. [The] wild donkeys {quench} their thirst.

[The] eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due time,

[He] gives to [the] animal its food, [and] to [the] young ravens that cry.

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten in the sight of God.

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for the pagans seek after all these [things]. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these [things].

Or what man is [there] among you, [if] his son will ask him [for] bread, will give him a stone?

"Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

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And [as for] you, take for yourself from every kind of food that is eaten. And you must gather [it] to yourself. And it shall be for you and for them for food."

Who prepares for the crow its prey, when its young ones cry to God for help, [and] they wander around {for lack of food}?

[He] gives to [the] animal its food, [and] to [the] young ravens that cry.

Therefore do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.