Matthew 6:33 — Parallel Bible Study & Exegesis
In Matthew 6:33, Jesus commands the golden rule of kingdom stewardship: prioritize God’s sovereign reign and righteousness above all material anxiety, and all necessary earthly provisions will be added freely.
Matthew 6:33 Side-by-Side Parallel Translations
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.”
Ζητεῖτε δὲ πρῶτον τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ τὴν δικαιοσύνην αὐτοῦ, καὶ ταῦτα πάντα προστεθήσεται ὑμῖν.
“Na mmom monhwehwɛ Onyankopɔn ahennie ne ne tenenee kan, na wɔde yeinom nyinaa bɛka ho ama mo.”
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Word Study
Zēteō (G2212 — To seek with focused passion, pursue diligently), Prōton (G4412 — First in order, importance, and priority), Basileia (G932 — Royal reign/dominion of God), Dikaiosynē (G1343 — Righteousness, divine alignment), Prostithēmi (G4369 — Added over and above).