Matthew 6:4
Matthew chapter 6 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
Context
v.3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
v.4This passage
v.5And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen 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.
- Hebrews 4:13
And there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
- Psalms 44:21
Will not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
- Revelation 2:23
And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.
- Jeremiah 17:10
I, Jehovah, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.
- Jude 1:24
Now unto him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish in exceeding joy,
- Matthew 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.