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Matthew 6:2

World English Bible

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

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Matthew 6:2 in other translations

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Matthew 6:2 · American Standard Version

Matthew 6:2 in context

  1. 1“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
  2. 2Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.
  3. 3But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does,
  4. 4so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.