Matthew 6:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But when you're helping people out or giving to those who need it, keep it so low-key that even you barely notice you're doing it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Give so quietly that you surprise yourself with your own generosity.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Matthew, traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, was likely written for a community of Jewish Christians in the late first century CE. It was written to establish Jesus's identity as the Messiah, provide ethical instruction for a new Christian community, and

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