Matthew 6:28 And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 1. The first lesson which these silent preachers would have us learn is the unfailing care of God for His creatures. 2. They indicate a resurrection. 3. The flowers teach us a lesson of usefulness. 4. The flowers teach us to be a comfort to our neighbours. (Wilmot Buxton.) Parallel Verses KJV: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: |