Matthew 6:27

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 6:27

Which of you by taking thought, can adde one cubite vnto his stature?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"And who of you by being worried can add a {single} hour to his life?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life?
- American Standard Version (1901)

And which of you by taking thought is able to make himself a cubit taller?
- Basic English Bible

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But which of you by carefulness can add to his growth one cubit?
- Darby Bible

And which of you by taking thought, can add to his stature by one cubit?
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto his stature?
- English Revised Version

Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 6:27

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 6:27


6:27 And which of you - If you are ever so careful, can even add a moment to your own life thereby? This seems to be far the most easy and natural sense of the words.



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 6:27


Mt 6:27 Which of you by being anxious, etc. There can hardly be a doubt that this ought to be rendered, "add one cubit to his age", or period of life. The idea is: "What is the use of anxiety? Who, by his anxiety, can add anything to life's journey"? If it is proper to speak of "'length' of life", it is also appropriate to speaking of adding a cubit to its length.

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