71 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “so” to indicate a conclusion drawn from the previous illustrations.
72 Grk “do not seek,” but this could be misunderstood to mean that people should make no attempt to obtain their food. The translation “do not be overly concerned” attempts to reflect the force of the original.
73 The words “about such things” have been supplied to qualify the meaning; the phrase relates to obtaining food and drink mentioned in the previous clause.

In other versions

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried.

And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.

Don’t strive for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious.

“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.

And you, do not consider what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not be anxious.

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

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