Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

New American Standard Bible

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

King James Version

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Holman Bible

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

International Standard Version

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

American Standard Version

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Amplified

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.

An Understandable Version

So, you should put the kingdom of God and what He says is right first [in your lives], then all these things [i.e., food, drink and clothing] will be provided for you.

Anderson New Testament

But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you in addition.

Bible in Basic English

But let your first care be for his kingdom and his righteousness; and all these other things will be given to you in addition.

Common New Testament

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not

Darby Translation

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Godbey New Testament

But seek first the kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Goodspeed New Testament

But you must make his kingdom, and uprightness before him, your greatest care, and you will have all these other things besides.

John Wesley New Testament

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Julia Smith Translation

But seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these shall be added to you.

King James 2000

But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these [things] will be added to you.

Modern King James verseion

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But rather, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof; and all these things shall be ministered unto you.

Moffatt New Testament

Seek God's Realm and his goodness, and all that will be yours over and above.

Montgomery New Testament

"But continue to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

NET Bible

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

New Heart English Bible

But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Noyes New Testament

But seek first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will also be given you.

Sawyer New Testament

But seek first righteousness and his kingdom, and all these things shall be added to you.

The Emphasized Bible

But be seeking first, the kingdom and its righteousness, - and, all these things, shall be added unto you.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But seek ye, in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be given you over.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But first seek his Kingdom and the righteousness that he requires, and then all these things shall be added for you.

Webster

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Weymouth New Testament

But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.

Williams New Testament

But as your first duty keep on looking for His standard of doing right, and for His will, and then all these things will be yours besides.

World English Bible

But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Worrell New Testament

But seek ye first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.

Worsley New Testament

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.

Youngs Literal Translation

but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

seek ye
ζητέω 
Zeteo 
Usage: 79

πρῶτον 
Proton 
first, at the first Trans, first of all,
Usage: 40

the kingdom
βασιλεία 
Basileia 
Usage: 54

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

his

Usage: 0

δικαιοσύνη 
Dikaiosune 
Usage: 83

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ταῦτα 
Tauta 
Usage: 188

προστίθημι 
Prostithemi 
Usage: 11

Devotionals

Devotionals about Matthew 6:33

Devotionals containing Matthew 6:33

Context Readings

God And Possessions

32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that ye need all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow, for the morrow will be anxious about things of itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil of it.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.

Mark 10:29-30

And having answered, Jesus said, Truly I say to you, there is no man who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, because of me, and because of the good-news,

Psalm 34:9-10

O fear LORD, ye his sanctified, for there is no want to those who fear him.

Luke 12:31

However, seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor LORD with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase,

Psalm 37:3

Trust in LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.

Psalm 37:18-19

LORD knows the days of the perfect, and their inheritance shall be forever.

Psalm 84:11-12

For LORD God is a sun and a shield. LORD will give grace and glory. He will withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly.

Matthew 19:29

And every man who has forsaken houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, because of my name, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:21

For the man who knew no sin was made sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

1 Kings 3:11-13

And God said to him, Because thou have asked this thing, and have not asked for thyself long life, neither have asked riches for thyself, nor have asked the life of thine enemies, but have asked for thyself understanding to discern

2 Chronicles 31:20-21

And thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah. And he wrought that which was good and right and faithful before LORD his God.

Psalm 37:25

I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen a righteous man forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Proverbs 2:1-9

My son, if thou will receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee,

John 6:27

Work not for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for God the Father put a seal on this man.

Romans 1:17

For the righteousness of God is revealed in it from faith for faith, just as it is written, And the righteous man will live from faith.

Haggai 1:2-11

Thus speaks LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, It is not the time [for us] to come, the time for LORD's house to be built.

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is coming.

Matthew 3:2

Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens has approached.

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens has approached.

Romans 3:21-22

But now a righteousness of God has been manifested independent of law, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.

1 Corinthians 1:30

But ye are his, in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

1 Kings 17:13

And Elijah said to her, Fear not, go and do as thou have said. But make me of it a little cake first, and bring it forth to me, and afterward make for thee and for thy son.

Isaiah 45:24

Only in LORD, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength. Even to him men shall come, and all those who were incensed against him shall be put to shame.

Jeremiah 23:6

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is his name by which he shall be called: LORD our righteousness.

Haggai 2:16-19

Through all that time, when a man came to a heap of twenty [measures], there were but ten. When he came to the wine vat to draw out fifty [vessels], there were but twenty.

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous before God, going in all the commandments and righteous things of the Lord blameless.

Luke 18:29-30

And he said to them, Truly I say to you, that there is no man who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children for the sake of the kingdom of God,

Romans 8:31

What then will we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours,

Philippians 3:9

and be found in him, not having my righteousness, that from law, but that through Christ's faith--the righteousness from God based on faith--

2 Thessalonians 1:5

being evidence of the righteous judgment of God, for you to be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also ye suffer.

2 Peter 1:11

For so the entrance will be furnished to you abundantly into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Leviticus 25:20-21

And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? Behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase,

Matthew 13:44-46

Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.

Acts 20:25

And now behold, I have seen that ye will no longer see my face, ye all among whom I passed through preaching the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:31

preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

Romans 10:3

For not understanding the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to the righteousness of God.

Colossians 1:13-14

Who rescued us out of the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love,

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, a bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received an equally precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

2 Chronicles 1:7-12

In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give thee.

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