Matthew
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 6:4
“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 6:4 Context
1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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Other Translations
That thine almes may be in secret: And thy father which seeth in secret, himselfe shall reward thee openly.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees {what is done} in secret will reward you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So that your giving may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.
- Basic English Bible
so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render [it] to thee.
- Darby Bible
That thy alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret, himself will reward thee openly.
- Webster's Bible
that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
- Weymouth Bible
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
- World English Bible
and thi fadir that seeth in hiddils, schal quyte thee.
- Wycliffe Bible
that thy kindness may be in secret, and thy Father who is seeing in secret Himself shall reward thee manifestly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees {what is done} in secret will reward you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So that your giving may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.
- Basic English Bible
so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render [it] to thee.
- Darby Bible
That thy alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret, himself will reward thee openly.
- Webster's Bible
that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
- Weymouth Bible
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
- World English Bible
and thi fadir that seeth in hiddils, schal quyte thee.
- Wycliffe Bible
that thy kindness may be in secret, and thy Father who is seeing in secret Himself shall reward thee manifestly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 6:4
Mt 6:4 That thine alms may be in secret. It is not concealment that is required, so much as to avoid ostentation. Openly. Literally, "in the open place", in the last day, when every secret thing is made manifest.
Discussion for Matthew 6:4
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3 years AgoBrianna for verse 4I was just reading this scripture and wanted to comment on it value! What are the motives behind my giving? Are they purely out of love and a desire to help? There is no need to look for man 's approval. The approval and the reward are all from Jehovah.Flag