23. For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.
24. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!
25. And which of you by worrying can add an hour to his life?
26. So if you cannot do such a very little thing as this, why do you worry about the rest?
27. Consider how the flowers grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these!
28. And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you people of little faith!
29. So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.
30. For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
31. Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
32. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
33. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out – a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
34. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
35. “Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning;
36. be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.