Matthew 6:28
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 6 connects to 8 cross-references. The Sermon continues with teaching on hidden piety: give alms, pray, and fast in secret rather than before others. The Lord's Prayer is given. A section on not serving both God and money and not worrying about material needs since …
Other Translations
And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
and about clothing why are ye anxious? consider well the lilies of the field; how do they grow? they do not labour, nor do they spin;
And why are you troubled about clothing? See the flowers of the field, how they come up; they do no work, they make no thread:
Cross References
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his …
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; …
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: …
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And …
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon …
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and …
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known …