Matthew 6:2 - English Majority Text Version 2009

² Whenever therefore you do charitable giving, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by men. Assuredly I say to you, they receive their reward in full.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² Therefore 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Thus, whenever you give to the poor, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites in the synagogues and in the streets like to do, that they may be recognized and honored and praised by men. Truly I tell you, they have their reward in full already.

American Standard Version (1901)

² When therefore thou doest alms, sound not 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 received their reward.

Common English Bible

² “Whenever you give to the poor, don’t blow your trumpet as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may get praise from people. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² Therefore, when you give alms, do not choose to sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the towns, so that they may be honored by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² Therefore when thou dost an almsdeed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:2 Cross References

Matthew 15:7

Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying,

Matthew 16:3

And in the morning, 'Today [will be ]stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' Hypocrites! Indeed you know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.

Matthew 22:18

But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, "Why do you test Me, [you] hypocrites?

Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do in order to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and they enlarge the borders of their garments.

Matthew 23:6

They love the first couch in the suppers, and the best seats in the synagogues,

Matthew 24:51

and he will cut him in two, and will appoint his share with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 5:18

For assuredly I say to you, until heaven and earth may pass away, one iota or one tittle shall by no means pass away from the law until all things are fulfilled.

Matthew 6:16

"Moreover, when you fast, do not become gloomy, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men [to be] fasting. Assuredly I say to you, that they receive their reward in full.

Matthew 6:3

But when you do charitable giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

Matthew 6:5

"And whenever you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and on the streetcorners, so that they may be seen by men. Assuredly I say to you, that they receive their reward in full.

Matthew 7:5

Hypocrite! First remove the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye.

Mark 12:39

and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first couches at the suppers;

Mark 7:6

And answering He said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: 'This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.

Luke 11:41

Nevertheless give what is inside as alms; and see, all things are clean to you.

Luke 11:43

Woe to you Pharisees! Because you love the first seat in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give alms; make for yourselves money bags which do not grow old, an unfailing treasure in the heavens, where a thief does not come near, nor does a moth destroy.

Luke 12:56

Hypocrites! You know [how] to discern the face of the earth and of the sky, but how is it you do not discern this time?

Luke 13:15

The Lord then answered him and said, "Hypocrites! Does not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or donkey from the stall, and lead it away to water it?

Luke 20:46

Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk about in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at dinners,

Luke 6:24

"But woe to you who are rich, because you have received your consolation.

Luke 6:42

Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, permit me to remove the speck which is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck which is in your brother's eye.

John 13:29

For some were thinking, since Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, "Buy [the ]things of which we need for the feast,"or that he should give something to the poor.

John 5:41

I do not receive glory from men.

John 5:44

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and do not seek the glory which is from the only God?

John 7:18

He who speaks from himself is seeking his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Acts 10:2

a devout [man], and one that feared God, together with all his household, who often gave alms to the people, and making petition to God always.

Acts 10:31

and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms have been remembered before God.

Acts 10:4

And looking intently at him and becoming fearful he said, "What is it, lord?"And he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.

Acts 11:29

Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined as a ministry to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea;

Acts 24:17

And after many years I arrived to bring alms and offerings to my nation,

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. This [woman] was full of good works and charitable giving which she was doing.

Romans 12:8

whether exhorting, in the exhortation; whether sharing, with simplicity; whether leading, with diligence; whether showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 13:3

And though I give away all my possessions to feed [the poor], and though I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.

Galatians 2:10

only they desired that we should remember the poor, which indeed I made every effort to do this very thing.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working that which is good with his hands, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor seeking glory from men, neither from you, nor from others, even though we were able to carry weight as apostles of Christ.

1 Timothy 6:18

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing,

Philemon 1:7

For we have much thanksgiving and encouragement over your love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget the doing of good and generosity, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, [let him speak] as the utterances of God. If anyone serves, [let him serve] as from strength, as God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.