Matthew 6:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

When you give to the poor, don't let anyone know about it.

Cross References

John 7:4

No one does anything in secret, if they want others to know about them. So let the world know what you are doing!”

Matthew 9:30

They were able to see, and Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about him.

Mark 1:44

He said, “Don't tell anyone about this. Just go and show the priest that you are well. Then take a gift to the temple as Moses commanded, and everyone will know that you have been healed.”

Matthew 12:19

He won't shout or yell or call out in the streets.

Matthew 8:4

Jesus told him, “Don't tell anyone about this, but go and show the priest that you are well. Then take a gift to the temple just as Moses commanded, and everyone will know that you have been healed.”

Matthew 6:2

When you give to the poor, don't blow a loud horn. That's what show-offs do in the synagogues and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:4

Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret and will reward you.