Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God, etc.] Meaning either the Gospel, and the ministration of it; in which sense this phrase is often used, (see <402143>Matthew 21:43 <410114>Mark 1:14 <420443>Luke 4:43,9:2-60,16:16) and which is diligently to be sought after, and into; to be constantly attended on, and to be preferred to our necessary food, to raiment, or riches, or any enjoyment of life: or else the kingdom of glory, which is prepared by God, and is his gift; for which he makes his people meet here, and will introduce them into it hereafter. And his righteousness; the righteousness of God, which is revealed in the Gospel, and is what gives a right and title to the kingdom of heaven. This is…”

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you--This is the great summing up. Strictly speaking, it has to do only with the subject of the present section--the right state of the heart with reference to heavenly trod earthly things; but being couched in the form of a brief general directory, it is so comprehensive in its grasp as to embrace the whole subject of this discourse. And, as if to make this the more evident, the two keynotes of this great sermon seem purposely struck in it--"the KINGDOM" and "the RIGHTEOUSNESS" Of the kingdom--as the grand objects, in the supreme pursuit of which all things needful for the present life will…”

“For after all these things do the Gentiles seek - That is, those destitute of the true doctrines of religion, and unacquainted with proper dependence on Divine Providence, make it their chief anxiety thus to seek food and clothing. But you, who have a knowledge of your Father in heaven; who know that He will provide for your needs, should not be anxious. Seek first His kingdom; seek first to be righteous, and to become interested in His favor, and all necessary things will be added to you. He has control over all things, and He can give you what you need. He will give you what he deems best for you. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness - Singly aim at this, that God, reigning in your heart, may fill it with the righteousness above described. And indeed whosoever seeks this first, will soon come to seek this only. Matthew 6:34”

“6:33 Here Jesus gives the positive alternative to worrying. Single-minded commitment to God and seeking his reign through Christ (see 6:19-24) must be the primary concern of Jesus’ disciples.”

“seek: Kg1 3:11-13, Kg1 17:13; Ch2 1:7-12, Ch2 31:20, Ch2 31:21; Pro 2:1-9, Pro 3:9, Pro 3:10; Hag 1:2-11, Hag 2:16-19; Luk 12:31; Joh 6:27 the kingdom: Mat 3:2, Mat 4:17, Mat 13:44-46; Act 20:25, Act 28:31; Rom 14:17; Col 1:13, Col 1:14; Th2 1:5; Pe2 1:11 his: Mat 5:6; Isa 45:24; Jer 23:6; Luk 1:6; Rom 1:17, Rom 3:21, Rom 3:22, Rom 10:3; Co1 1:30; Co2 5:21; Phi 3:9; Pe2 1:1 and all: Mat 19:29; Lev 25:20, Lev 25:21; Psa 34:9, Psa 34:10, Psa 37:3, Psa 37:18, Psa 37:19, Psa 37:25, Psa 84:11, Psa 84:12; Mar 10:30; Luk 18:29, Luk 18:30; Rom 8:31; Co1 3:22; Ti1 4:8 Matthew 6:34”