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Matthew 6:2

American Standard Version

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.

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Matthew 6:2 in other translations

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.

Matthew 6:2 · World English Bible

Matthew 6:2 in context

  1. 1Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
  2. 2When 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.
  3. 3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
  4. 4that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.