Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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This verse closes Jesus' teaching on anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the call to seek God's kingdom first and trust Him for daily provision.
What Does Matthew 6:34 Mean?
Jesus tells us to stop borrowing tomorrow's troubles, because each day carries enough of its own and God meets us within it. Having pointed to birds, lilies, and the Father's knowledge of our needs, He draws the practical conclusion: do not let dread of the future steal the strength meant for today. The phrase "sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof" acknowledges that life does bring real difficulty -- Jesus is not pretending hardship away. He is teaching that we are given grace for one day at a time, and that piling tomorrow's imagined burdens onto today only multiplies our load without adding any strength to bear it. Worry cannot solve the future; it can only spoil the present. The command rests on trust: the same Father who provides today will be present tomorrow, when tomorrow comes. This is not careless living but faithful living, meeting each day's demands in dependence on God. The future belongs to Him, and He will be there ahead of us when we arrive.
In the Original Language
The Greek aurion means "tomorrow," and arkeo, behind "sufficient," means to be enough or adequate for a need.
Cross References
“They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
- Lamentations 3:23
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
- James 4:14
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day.”
- Exodus 16:4
Application
Face today's responsibilities with today's grace, and entrust tomorrow's unknowns to the Father who will meet you there.