Matthew 6:33

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

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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.

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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.

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