Time after Pentecost · Proper 3 · Year A
Matthew 6:24-34
Treasures in Heaven
May 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)
This section of the Sermon on the Mount focuses on human allegiances and trusting God for daily needs. The Lord’s Prayer in the previous section has already highlighted these themes: allegiance to God and God’s kingdom (6:9–10) and requests for daily needs (6:11). Matthew 6:16–24 then deals with issues of allegiance, followed by attention to daily needs such as food and clothing (6:25–34). This passage includes the first reference to “little faith” (6:30), occurring five times in Matthew, each time being Jesus’ description of the disciples (8:26; 14:31; 16:8; 17:20). The passage also brings together clearly the two motifs of the entire Sermon on the Mount: God’s kingdom and covenant loyalty or righteousness. “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (6:33).
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Commentary on Matthew 6:24-34 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on serving God rather than wealth and seeking the kingdom first.
Matthew 6:24-34 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of anxiety and trust in the Father's daily provision.
Matthew 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the Sermon on the Mount teaching on money and worry.
Matthew 6:24 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on serving two masters.
Matthew 6:25-26 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the do not worry passage.
Barnes' Notes: Matthew 6 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Matthew - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Matthew.
Gospel of Matthew Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Matthew that situates the Sermon on the Mount within the Gospel.
Generosity BibleProject
A biblical theme study on money and possessions behind the call to serve God not wealth.
Matthew 6:24 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of serving God or mammon.
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What does Jesus teach about worry?
You cannot serve both God and money, so do not be anxious about food or clothing. Look at the birds and the lilies, your Father feeds and clothes them, and seek first his kingdom (Matthew 6:24–34).
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