Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
What this verse means
Jesus reorders priorities: seek God's kingdom first, and let Him handle the rest.
A short prayer
Lord, I put Your kingdom first today. Untangle my worries about everything else.
Read in context — Matthew 6
31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Related verses
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 14:6
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”Mark 9:23