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Matthew 6:2

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2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, ||do not asound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, bThey chave their reward.

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  1. ||Or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded.
  2. a1 Cor. 15:52. Rev. 8:6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13. & 9:1, 13. & 10:7. & 11:15. Comp. ch. 23:5. Rom. 12:8.
  3. bver. 15, 16.
  4. cLuke 6:24 (Gk.). Phil. 4:18. Philem. 15 (Gk.).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward.

NLTNew Living Translation

When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Therefore whenever you practice charitable giving, do not sound a trumpet in front of you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be praised by people. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward in full!