Discovery BoxMatthew 6:27 
Context6:27 And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life? 1
Matthew 19:25
Context19:25 The 2 disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said, “Then who can be saved?” 3
Matthew 22:45
Context22:45 If David then calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” 4
1 tn Or “a cubit to his height.” A cubit (πῆχυς, phcu") can measure length (normally about 45 cm or 18 inches) or time (a small unit, “hour” is usually used [BDAG 812 s.v.] although “day” has been suggested [L&N 67.151]). The term ἡλικία (Jhlikia) is ambiguous in the same way as πῆχυς (phcus). Most scholars take the term to describe age or length of life here, although a few refer it to bodily stature (see BDAG 436 s.v. 3 for discussion). Worry about length of life seems a more natural figure than worry about height. However, the point either way is clear: Worrying adds nothing to life span or height.
2 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
3 sn The assumption is that the rich are blessed, so if they risk exclusion, who is left to be saved?
4 tn Grk “how is he his son?”
