Matthew 6:3
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But when thou dost alms,.... Do it so privately, and with so much secrecy, that, if it was possible, thou mightest not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 6:3-4
Let not thy left hand know ... - This is a proverbial expression, signifying that the action should be done as secretly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 6:1-4
As we must do better than the scribes and Pharisees in avoiding heart-sins, heart-adultery, and heart-murder, so…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when thou doest alms Observe that the singular number is used throughout these instructions on the subject of almsgiving…