Matthew 6:3

Good News Translation

But when you help a needy person, do it in such a way that even your closest friend will not know about it.

Cross References

Matthew 12:19

He will not argue or shout, or make loud speeches in the streets.

Matthew 6:2

“So when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show of it, as the hypocrites do in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do it so that people will praise them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full.

Matthew 6:4

Then it will be a private matter. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.

Matthew 8:4

Then Jesus said to him, “Listen! Don't tell anyone, but go straight to the priest and let him examine you; then in order to prove to everyone that you are cured, offer the sacrifice that Moses ordered.”

Matthew 9:30

and their sight was restored. Jesus spoke sternly to them, “Don't tell this to anyone!”

Mark 1:44

after saying to him, “Listen, don't tell anyone about this. But go straight to the priest and let him examine you; then in order to prove to everyone that you are cured, offer the sacrifice that Moses ordered.”

John 7:4

People don't hide what they are doing if they want to be well known. Since you are doing these things, let the whole world know about you!” (