Matthew 6:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 37:21

An evil person borrows and never pays back; a good person is generous and never stops giving.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 20:6

There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted?

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Share what you have with seven or eight others, because you never know when disaster may strike.

Isaiah 10:6

to beat down you godless people. I am angry with you, and I will send him to attack you. He will take what he wants and walk on you like mud in the streets.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with everyone who is hungry; share your home with the poor and homeless. Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives.

Isaiah 9:17

The Lord was angry with his people and kept punishing them, because they had turned against him. They were evil and spoke foolishly. That's why he did not have pity on their young people or on their widows and orphans.

Hosea 8:1

Sound a warning! Israel, you broke our agreement and ignored my teaching. Now an eagle is swooping down to attack my land.

Matthew 15:7

And you are nothing but show-offs! Isaiah the prophet was right when he wrote that God had said,

Matthew 16:3

But if the sky is red and gloomy in the morning, you say it is going to rain. You can tell what the weather will be like by looking at the sky. But you don't understand what is happening now.

Matthew 22:18

Jesus knew their evil thoughts and said, “Why are you trying to test me? You show-offs!

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Matthew 23:6

They love the best seats at banquets and the front seats in the meeting places.

Matthew 24:51

That servant will then be punished and thrown out with the ones who only pretended to serve their master. There they will cry and grit their teeth in pain.

Matthew 5:18

Heaven and earth may disappear. But I promise you that not even a full stop or comma will ever disappear from the Law. Everything written in it must happen.

Matthew 6:16

When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 6:3

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

Matthew 6:5

When you pray, don't be like those show-offs who love to stand up and pray in the meeting places and on the street corners. They do this just to look good. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 7:5

You're nothing but show-offs! First, take the log out of your own eye. Then you can see how to take the speck out of your friend's eye.

Mark 12:39

They like the front seats in the meeting places and the best seats at banquets.

Mark 7:6

Jesus replied: You are nothing but show-offs! The prophet Isaiah was right when he wrote that God had said, “All of you praise me with your words, but you never really think about me.

Luke 11:41

If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God.

Luke 11:43

You Pharisees are in for trouble! You love the front seats in the meeting places, and you like to be greeted with honour in the market.

Luke 12:33

Sell what you have and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves money bags that never wear out. Make sure your treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths cannot destroy it.

Luke 12:56

Are you trying to fool someone? You can predict the weather by looking at the earth and sky, but you don't really know what's going on right now.

Luke 13:15

The Lord replied, “Are you trying to fool someone? Won't any one of you untie your ox or donkey and lead it out to drink on a Sabbath?

Luke 20:46

Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes, and they like to be greeted in the market. They want the front seats in the meeting places and the best seats at banquets.

Luke 6:24

But you rich people are in for trouble. You have already had an easy life!

Luke 6:42

How can you say, “My friend, let me take the speck out of your eye,” when you don't see the log in your own eye? You show-offs! First, get the log out of your own eye. Then you can see how to take the speck out of your friend's eye.

John 13:29

But because Judas was in charge of the money, some of them thought that Jesus had told him to buy something they needed for the festival. Others thought that Jesus had told him to give some money to the poor.

John 5:41

I don't care about human praise,

John 5:44

How could you possibly believe? You like to have your friends praise you, and you don't care about praise that the only God can give!

John 7:18

If I wanted to bring honour to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honour the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

Acts 10:2

Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshipped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God.

Acts 10:31

He said, “Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was surprised and stared at the angel. Then he asked, “What is this all about?” The angel answered, “God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 11:29

The followers in Antioch decided to send whatever help they could to the followers in Judea.

Acts 24:17

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means “deer”. She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Romans 12:8

If we can encourage others, we should encourage them. If we can give, we should be generous. If we are leaders, we should do our best. If we are good to others, we should do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 13:3

What if I gave away all that I owned and let myself be burnt alive? I would gain nothing, unless I loved others.

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor, and that was something I had always been eager to do.

Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, stop stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not trying to get you or anyone else to praise us.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Philemon 1:7

My friend, your love has made me happy and has greatly encouraged me. It has also cheered the hearts of God's people.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.

1 Samuel 15:30

Saul said, “I did sin, but please honour me in front of the leaders of the army and the people of Israel. Come back with me, so I can worship the LORD your God.”