Matthew 6:1

Matthew chapter 6 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

Context

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v.2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not 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 received their reward.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 10:41

    He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:9

    as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

  • Matthew 5:48

    Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

  • Matthew 25:40

    And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.

  • John 12:43

    for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

  • Matthew 23:13

    But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.