Matthew 6:3

In 9 translations

BSB

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

KJV

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

WEB

But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does,

ASV

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

LSV

But you, doing kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand does,

YLT

'But thou, doing kindness, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth,

DBY

But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;

DRC

But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth.

GNV

But when thou doest thine almes, let not thy left hand knowe what thy right hand doeth,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

σοῦ δὲ ποιοῦντος ἐλεημοσύνην μὴ γνώτω ἡ ἀριστερά σου τί ποιεῖ ἡ δεξιά σου,

RP2018

Σοῦ δὲ ποιοῦντος ἐλεημοσύνην, μὴ γνώτω ἡ ἀριστερά σου τί ποιεῖ ἡ δεξιά σου,

TR-Boyd

Σοῦ δὲ ποιοῦντος ἐλεημοσύνην, μὴ γνώτω ἡ ἀριστερά σου τί ποιεῖ ἡ δεξιά σου,

SCR1894

σου δε ποιουντος ελεημοσυνην μη γνωτω η αριστερα σου τι ποιει η δεξια σου

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Cross-references most cited first

• John 7:4For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”
• Matthew 9:30And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”
• Mark 1:44“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
• Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.
• Matthew 8:4Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

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