Matthew 6:3
Matthew chapter 6 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
KJV
King James Version · 1611But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Context
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.
v.3This passage
v.4that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 1:44
and saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
- Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
- John 7:4
For no man doeth anything in secret, and himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou doest these things, manifest thyself to the world.
- Matthew 12:19
He shall not strive, nor cry aloud; Neither shall any one hear his voice in the streets.