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Matthew 6:33 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
KJV · King James Version
"But1161 seek ye2212 first4412 the kingdom932 of God2316, and2532 his846 righteousness1343; and2532 all3956 these things5023 shall be added4369 unto you5213."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, shall, added, unto, while the WEB renders these as will, given, well. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Matthew 6:33 in Matthew 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Matthew 6:33 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Matthew 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.31 “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’
- v.32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
- v.33 But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- v.34 Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
Book background
About the Book of Matthew
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle
- Date written
- c. 50–70 AD
- Audience
- Primarily Jewish Christians
- Chapters
- 28
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book.
Setting: Written to demonstrate Jesus as Israel's promised Messianic King.
Key themes: kingdom of heaven · fulfillment · discipleship · authority · mission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:33 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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But seek first God’s Kingdom
BSFGK
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and his righteousness
AHR
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and all these things will be given to you as well.
AATTWB
Frequently asked
FAQ about Matthew 6:33
What does Matthew 6:33 say?
Matthew 6:33 reads: "But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." — from the New Testament, Matthew (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Matthew 6:33 in?
Matthew 6:33 is in the book of Matthew, traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle and written around c. 50–70 AD. Matthew is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Primarily Jewish Christians. Best known for the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.
What is Matthew 6:33 about?
Matthew 6:33 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Matthew, Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Matthew 6:33 in WEB and KJV?
Matthew 6:33 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 seek ye2212 first4412 the kingdom932 of God2316, and2532 his846 righteousness1343; and2532 all3956 these things5023 shall be added4369 unto you5213.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Matthew 6:33?
Matthew 6:33 is 19 words in the WEB translation (103 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.
How can I memorise Matthew 6:33?
To memorise Matthew 6:33, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Matthew 6:33 matter in Matthew?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book. Matthew 6:33 sits within this larger story — Matthew as a whole emphasises kingdom of heaven, fulfillment, discipleship.
How can I apply Matthew 6:33 today?
Many readers use Matthew 6:33 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Matthew 6:33 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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