Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these…”

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

World English Bible

But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

American Standard Version

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Geneva Bible 1599

But seeke ye first the kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shall be ministred vnto you.

Darby Translation

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Young's Literal Translation

but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.

Bible in Basic English

But let your first care be for his kingdom and his righteousness; and all these other things will be given to you in addition.

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Cross references

“seek”

Luke 12:31 John 6:27 Proverbs 2:1–9 1 Kings 3:11–13 1 Kings 17:13 2 Chronicles 1:7–12

Luke 12:31 · BSB

But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

John 6:27 · BSB

Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Proverbs 2:1–9 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

1 Kings 3:11–13 · BSB

So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—

1 Kings 17:13 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son,

2 Chronicles 1:7–12 · BSB

That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

“the kingdom”

Romans 14:17 Matthew 13:44–46 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 3:2 Acts 28:31 2 Peter 1:11

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 13:44–46 · BSB

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 4:17 · BSB

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 3:2 · BSB

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Acts 28:31 · BSB

Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:11 · BSB

and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“his”

Matthew 5:6 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 1:17 Philippians 3:9 1 Corinthians 1:30 Romans 10:3

Matthew 5:6 · BSB

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

2 Corinthians 5:21 · BSB

God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Romans 1:17 · BSB

For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Philippians 3:9 · BSB

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

1 Corinthians 1:30 · BSB

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Romans 10:3 · BSB

Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

“and all”

Psalm 37:25 Psalm 37:3 Matthew 19:29 Romans 8:31 1 Timothy 4:8 1 Corinthians 3:22

Psalm 37:25 · BSB

I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.

Psalm 37:3 · BSB

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Matthew 19:29 · BSB

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Romans 8:31 · BSB

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

1 Corinthians 3:22 · BSB

whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you,

Also

Mark 10:29–30

Mark 10:29–30 · BSB

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel

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

In context

32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

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