The lilies of the field
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And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They toil not, neither do they spin. Matthew 6:28.
1771 text
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lillies of the field how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 29 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 6:24-34.
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