33 But (A)seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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33 But [a]seek first [b]His kingdom and His righteousness, and (A)all these things will be [c]provided to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:33 Or continually seek
  2. Matthew 6:33 Or the kingdom
  3. Matthew 6:33 Or added

33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.

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33 But seek first his kingdom(A) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.(B)

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33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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11 Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face evermore!

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11 (A)Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.

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11 
Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence].

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11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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21 (A)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 One who (A)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.(A)

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

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Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking(A)

(B)“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

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Prayer and the Golden Rule

[a](A)Ask, and (B)it will be given to you; [b]seek, and you will find; [c]knock, and it will be opened to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 7:7 Or Keep asking
  2. Matthew 7:7 Or keep seeking
  3. Matthew 7:7 Or keep knocking

Prayer and the Golden Rule

[a]Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.(A)

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  1. Matthew 7:7 Here the use of Greek present imperatives (asking, seeking, knocking; vv 7, 8) emphasizes persistent, constant prayer.

Ask, Seek, Knock(A)

“Ask and it will be given to you;(B) seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

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