Matthew 6:2
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound 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 their reward.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
μισθός
reward
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μισθός
Wages, reward, pay. Misthos. Behold I am coming quickly and My reward is with Me. Following Jesus comes with a reward. Not payment for works but the gift of His presence forever.
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ὅταν
When
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ὅταν
Whenever, when, as soon as. Ask and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and the door will be opened whenever you knock. The invitation is always current.
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λέγω
I say
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ἐλεημοσύνη
acts of charity,
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ἐλεημοσύνη
Mercy, almsgiving, charity. God is rich in mercy. His mercy is not reluctant or measured. It is abundant and freely given.
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συναγωγή
synagogues
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συναγωγή
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
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ὅπως
so that
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ὅπως
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
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ὑποκριτής
hypocrites
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ὑποκριτής
an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e. (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite"
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ποιέω
you may do
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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σαλπίζω
may sound a trumpet
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σαλπίζω
to trumpet, i.e. sound a blast (literally or figuratively)
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δοξάζω
they may have glory
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δοξάζω
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
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ῥύμη
streets
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ῥύμη
an alley or avenue (as crowded)
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