Matthew 6:3 “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what yo…”

Matthew 6:3

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

World English Bible

But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does,

American Standard Version

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Geneva Bible 1599

But when thou doest thine almes, let not thy left hand knowe what thy right hand doeth,

Darby Translation

But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;

Young's Literal Translation

'But thou, doing kindness, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth,

Bible in Basic English

But when you give money, let not your left hand see what your right hand does:

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Cross references

“let”

John 7:4 Matthew 9:30 Mark 1:44 Matthew 12:19 Matthew 8:4

John 7:4 · BSB

For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”

Matthew 9:30 · BSB

And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”

Mark 1:44 · BSB

“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Matthew 12:19 · BSB

He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

Matthew 8:4 · BSB

Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.

4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

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