SEV Biblia, Chapter 6:33
Mas buscad primeramente el Reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os sern aadidas.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 6:33
Verse 33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God] See on "Matthew iii. 7". His righteousness] That holiness of heart and purity of life which God requires of those who profess to be subjects of that spiritual kingdom mentioned above. See on "chap. v. 20".
The seventh reason against these worldly cares and fears is- because the business of our salvation ought to engross us entirely: hither all our desires, cares, and inquiries ought to tend. Grace is the way to glory-holiness the way to happiness. If men be not righteous, there is no heaven to be had: if they be, they shall have heaven and earth too; for godliness has the promise of both lives. 1 Tim. vi. 3.
All these things shall be added unto you.] The very blunt note of old Mr. Trapp, on this passage, is worthy of serious attention. All things shall be added. "They shall be cast in as an overplus, or as small advantages to the main bargain; as paper and pack-thread are given where we buy spice and fruit, or an inch of measure to an ell of cloth." This was a very common saying among the Jews: "Seek that, to which other things are necessarily connected."A king said to his particular friend, 'Ask what thou wilt, and I will give it unto thee.' He thought within himself, 'If I ask to be made a general I shall readily obtain it. I will ask something to which all these things shall be added:' he therefore said, 'Give me thy daughter to wife.' This he did knowing that all the dignities of the kingdom should be added unto this gift." See in Schoettgen.
To this verse, probably, belong the following words, quoted often by Clement, Origen, and Eusebius, as the words of Christ: aiteite ta megala, kai ta mikra umin prosteqhsetai? kai aiteite ta epourania, kai ta epigeia prosteqhsetai umin. "Ask great things, and little things shall be added unto you; ask heavenly things, and earthly things shall be added unto you."
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 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 Matthew 21:43 Mark 1:14 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 not the righteousness of man, but of God; and is no other than the righteousness of Christ; so called, because he is God who has wrought it; it is what God approves of, accepts, and imputes, and which only can justify in his sight, and give an abundant entrance into his kingdom and glory.
Heaven is to be sought for in the first place, as the perfection of the saints happiness; and Christs righteousness is to be sought for, and laid hold on by faith, as the way and means of enjoying that happiness; without which, there will be no entering into the kingdom of heaven. And all these things shall be added unto you : of the free bounty, goodness, and liberality of God, without your thought and care, and much less merit; even all these things, meat, drink, clothing, or whatsoever worldly sustenance else is necessary for you: which are not parts of the happiness of saints, only appendages thereunto; which they have over and above what they are, or should be chiefly seeking after. The Hebrews say, that no good sign will be shown to Israel, until they return and seek three things: afterwards the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord; ym twklm wz , this is the kingdom of heaven; and David their king, according to its literal sense; and shall fear the Lord and his goodness; this is the house of the sanctuary, as it is said, this goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 25-34 - There is scarcely any sin against which our Lord Jesus more warns his disciples, than disquieting, distracting, distrustful cares about the things of this life. This often insnares the poor as much as the love of wealth does the rich. But there is a carefulness about tempora things which is a duty, though we must not carry these lawful cares to far. Take no thought for your life. Not about the length of it; but refer it to God to lengthen or shorten it as he pleases; our times ar in his hand, and they are in a good hand. Not about the comforts of this life; but leave it to God to make it bitter or sweet as he pleases. Food and raiment God has promised, therefore we may expec them. Take no thought for the morrow, for the time to come. Be no anxious for the future, how you shall live next year, or when you ar old, or what you shall leave behind you. As we must not boast of tomorrow, so we must not care for to-morrow, or the events of it. God has given us life, and has given us the body. And what can he not d for us, who did that? If we take care about our souls and for eternity which are more than the body and its life, we may leave it to God to provide for us food and raiment, which are less. Improve this as a encouragement to trust in God. We must reconcile ourselves to ou worldly estate, as we do to our stature. We cannot alter the disposal of Providence, therefore we must submit and resign ourselves to them Thoughtfulness for our souls is the best cure of thoughtfulness for the world. Seek first the kingdom of God, and make religion your business say not that this is the way to starve; no, it is the way to be wel provided for, even in this world. The conclusion of the whole matte is, that it is the will and command of the Lord Jesus, that by dail prayers we may get strength to bear us up under our daily troubles, an to arm us against the temptations that attend them, and then let non of these things move us. Happy are those who take the Lord for their God, and make full proof of it by trusting themselves wholly to his wise disposal. Let thy Spirit convince us of sin in the want of thi disposition, and take away the worldliness of our hearts __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
ζητειτε 2212 5720 V-PAM-2P δε 1161 CONJ πρωτον 4412 ADV την 3588 T-ASF βασιλειαν 932 N-ASF του 3588 T-GSM θεου 2316 N-GSM και 2532 CONJ την 3588 T-ASF δικαιοσυνην 1343 N-ASF αυτου 846 P-GSM και 2532 CONJ ταυτα 5023 D-NPN παντα 3956 A-NPN προστεθησεται 4369 5701 V-FPI-3S υμιν 5213 P-2DP
Robertson's NT Word Studies
6:33 {First his kingdom} (prwton ten basileian). this in answer to those who see in the Sermon on the Mount only ethical comments. Jesus in the Beatitudes drew the picture of the man with the new heart. Here he places the Kingdom of God and his righteousness before temporal blessings (food and clothing).
