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John Gill's Exposition on Matthew 6:31

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Therefore take no thought, etc.] That is, for the morrow, as it is explained, (<420634>Luke 6:34) for it is lawful to take proper care and thought for present food, drink, and raiment; but not to be anxiously concerned for futurity; saying, what shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewithal shall we be clothed? These are a repetition of the several things instanced in, and are the very language and expressions of men of little faith; as in the above citation, rjml lkwa hm, “what shall I eat tomorrow?”
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