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Matthew 6:3

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Matthew 6:3 · King James Version

In other versions

  • But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

    ASV

  • But when you give money, let not your left hand see what your right hand does:

    BBE

  • But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;

    DBY

  • But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does,

    WEB

  • `But thou, doing kindness, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth,

    YLT

  • But when you do alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does:

    ENG

  • But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

    WBT

  • But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

    BSB

In context

1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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