Matthew 6:2-3
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Context6:2 Thus whenever you do charitable giving, 1 do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues 2 and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth, 3 they have their reward. 6:3 But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
1 tn Grk “give alms,” but this term is not in common use today. The giving of alms was highly regarded in the ancient world (Deut 15:7-11).
2 sn See the note on synagogues in 4:23.
3 tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”