Matthew 6:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 6:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 6:28 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 6:28 — KJV
“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
— Matthew 6:28 (KJV)
Matthew 6:28 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 6:28
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:28: consider, lilies, how
“Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:28: take, field, how
“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:28: why, take, grow
“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:28: take, consider, field
“And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:28: take, field, neither
Pray Matthew 6:28
Generate a Prayer from Matthew 6:28
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse