Matthew 6:33

the kingdom of God. See App-114. Occurs five times: Matthew 6:33; Matthew 12:28; Matthew 19:24; Matthew 21:31; Matthew 21:43.

His: i.e. God.. T [A] WH. omit, and read "His righteousness and kingdom".

shall be added. Hebraism. come on afterward, as in Acts 3:12; Acts 3:3.Luke 20:11. Septuagint for Hebrew. yasaph.

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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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