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NASB | Matthew 6:25 ¶ "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:25 ¶ "Therefore I tell you, stop being worried or anxious (perpetually uneasy, distracted) about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, as to what you will wear. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothing? [Luke 12:22-31] |
Bible Question: I am in a college age Bible study and we are going through the book of Matthew. Our question was: what is the "Therefore I tell you" in Matthew 6:25 reffering to? What is it there for? Is it a response in context to matthew 6:24 or the previous chapters? |
Bible Answer: Hi Toughbeans81, I think language is wonderful. I like your question, "What is the therefore there for?" The "therefore" is also translated "Because of this" or "For this reason". I think that the therefore is talking to the sentence that it follows; "You can not serve God and mammon." Because you can not serve two masters, get your life in order and your priorities straight. Life is more important than food, and a healthy body is more important than an excellent wardrobe. Serve the master that will be best also for you. Your heavenly Father sees your worth, He will care for you, and will help you keep your priorities in line. Don't be anxious then. Seek His kingdom and His righteousness; and all the things that you need He will supply. Verse 34, "Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow..." We look to our Lord and Master, the One who is able to do beyond all you could think. Matthew 6:24, "...You cannot serve God/ and mammon [riches]." Philippians 4:19, "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His/ riches in glory in Christ Jesus." I think the therefore is there for us to consider our priorities and to see God's riches in glory. From the heart, Ray |