Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Cross-reference
In Matthew 19:29, prioritizing Christ over family and possessions brings hundredfold reward and eternal life, illustrating the promise of added provision.
Matthew 13:44-46 illustrates selling everything for the kingdom—exactly the all-consuming priority Jesus commands here.
In Matthew 5:6, the promise of satisfaction for those hungering for righteousness directly parallels the promise of provision here.
Matthew 7:7 promises that those who seek will find — a direct parallel to seeking the kingdom and receiving what is needed.
Matthew 12:28 identifies the kingdom as present through Jesus' works — while Matthew 6:33 commands seeking that same kingdom.
In Psalm 34:10, those who seek the Lord lack no good thing—nearly identical to the promise that seeking first the kingdom adds all necessities.
Luke 12:31 is the synoptic parallel, conveying the same teaching: seek the kingdom first, and all necessities will be provided.
John 6:27 teaches the same priority—seek eternal food over perishable, echoing the command to seek the kingdom first.
Psalm 37:19 assures abundance for the righteous in famine—echoing the provision promised to those who seek God's kingdom first.
Psalm 37:25 promises God never forsakes the righteous or lets them beg—mirroring the provision 'all these things' added to kingdom seekers.
Romans 10:3 describes those who fail to submit to God's righteousness by seeking their own, contrasting with Jesus' command.
Psalm 84:11 declares God withholds no good thing from the upright—directly parallel to Jesus' promise that all needs are added.
In Philippians 3:9, Paul contrasts self-righteousness with the righteousness from God through faith, echoing the priority of seeking God's righteousness.
In 2 Corinthians 5:21, the righteousness of God is defined as Christ's imputed righteousness, showing the source and nature of what we are to seek.
1 Corinthians 3:22 says 'all belong to you'—directly echoing 'all these things will be added to you' in a broader sense.
Proverbs 3:10 promises abundant provision as a result of honoring God with firstfruits—a direct OT echo of 'these things will be added'.
Romans 14:17 defines the kingdom as righteousness, peace, and joy—directly connecting to the righteousness we are to seek first.
In Psalm 34:9, fearing the Lord results in no lack, matching the promise that seeking God's kingdom brings all needed things.
Haggai 1:2-11 shows the opposite: people prioritize their own houses over God's, resulting in scarcity—contrasting with the promise of addition for seeking first.
Haggai 2:16-19 marks a turning point: when they prioritize rebuilding God's house, blessing returns—a direct parallel to seeking first and receiving provision.
In 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, Solomon asks for wisdom first, and God adds wealth and honor—a direct example of the principle Jesus teaches.
1 Kings 3:11 shows Solomon choosing wisdom over riches, and God adds all else—a clear OT pattern of seeking God first and receiving material blessings as a byproduct.
1 Timothy 4:8 says godliness holds promise for the present life—aligning with seeking kingdom first for present provision.
In Leviticus 25:21, God promises a supernaturally abundant harvest when His commands are kept, a direct example of provision added to those who obey.
Isaiah 51:1 calls those who pursue righteousness and seek the Lord — the same action Jesus commands here: seek first His righteousness.
In Joel 2:19, God promises grain, wine, and oil to His people — the same material provisions Jesus says will be added to those seeking His kingdom.
Zechariah 8:12 promises agricultural abundance as God's blessing — directly paralleling the material provision promised in Matthew.
In Luke 9:59, a man prioritizes burying his father over following Jesus — a direct contrast to seeking God's kingdom first.
Proverbs 22:4 directly ties humility and fear of the Lord to riches, honor, and life—the same reward structure seen in Matthew 6:33 for seeking God's kingdom first.
Exodus 16:21 depicts daily gathering of manna, reinforcing trust in God's daily provision as in Matthew 6:33.
Psalm 63:1 depicts earnest seeking of God — a direct parallel to the command to seek God's kingdom first.
Colossians 3:1 directly parallels: 'seek the things that are above' — reinforcing the priority of seeking God's kingdom.
Psalm 27:4 expresses David's single-minded desire to dwell with God — mirroring the priority of seeking God's kingdom first.
2 Chronicles 34:3 describes young Josiah beginning to seek God — an example of prioritizing God early, mirroring 'seek first'.
Exodus 22:29 commands offering firstfruits to God, a practical parallel to seeking God's kingdom first.
2 Chronicles 29:3 describes Hezekiah's first act as restoring temple worship — an example of seeking God's kingdom first.
2 Chronicles 1:12 repeats the promise: God gives Solomon wisdom and also riches and honor — a strong parallel to Jesus's principle of first seeking and receiving more.
In 1 Kings 3:13, Solomon prioritizes wisdom and God adds riches and honor — a direct OT parallel to seeking first and receiving additional blessings.
Deuteronomy 7:13 promises blessing, fruitfulness, and multiplication for obedience — directly echoing the 'all these things added' for those who seek God first.
Hebrews 11:6 states God rewards those who seek him — directly supporting the promise that seeking his kingdom brings provision.
Exodus 16:4 shows God providing manna on condition of obedience, paralleling seeking righteousness for provision.
Numbers 15:20 instructs presenting the first of dough to God, echoing the principle of prioritizing God's kingdom.
Exodus 34:26 requires bringing firstfruits to the Lord, reflecting the priority of God over material things.
Luke 18:30 promises many times more in this age and eternal life—parallel to the added provision in Matthew.
Luke 18:29 commends leaving everything for the kingdom—the same priority Jesus commands in seeking first the kingdom.
Mark 10:30 promises a hundredfold return in this life for those who sacrifice for Jesus—a fuller expression of the reward here.
Malachi 3:10 promises blessings for tithing — similar logic of putting God first and receiving provision.
Amos 5:14 calls to 'seek good' for God's presence — paralleling the call to seek God's kingdom first for added blessings.
1 Peter 5:7 commands casting anxieties on God — reflecting the same trust in God's care that underlies seeking his kingdom first.
1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as our righteousness from God, the source of the righteousness we seek.
Haggai 1:4 rebukes prioritizing personal comfort over God's house — a similar priority principle to seeking God's kingdom over material needs.
Isaiah 30:23 describes God's provision of rain and bread — echoing the 'all these things' added when seeking His kingdom.
Proverbs 8:18 links wisdom with both riches and righteousness, echoing Matthew 6:33's connection between seeking righteousness and receiving material blessings.
Proverbs 8:17 promises that those who diligently seek wisdom will find her—a parallel to Matthew 6:33 where seeking God's kingdom results in receiving all things.
Proverbs 3:9 calls for honoring God with firstfruits—a related principle of putting God first, though focused on offerings rather than seeking righteousness.
Psalm 112:3 depicts the righteous person having wealth and enduring righteousness—the same link between seeking righteousness and material blessing found in Matthew 6:33.
In Psalm 37:3, trusting the Lord and doing good is linked to dwelling securely, a parallel call to rely on God rather than worry about provision.
Deuteronomy 6:24 ties obeying God's commands to our good and preservation — a similar link between prioritizing God's will and receiving life's necessities.
Proverbs 28:10 promises that the blameless will inherit good—paralleling Matthew 6:33's assurance that those who seek God's righteousness will have their needs added.
Psalm 132:15 promises God's abundant provision for Zion—paralleling Matthew 6:33's promise that seeking God's kingdom brings added necessities.
Deuteronomy 32:47 calls God's word 'your very life' — a parallel to seeking the kingdom as the source of all that sustains life.
In Numbers 18:30, the Levites present the best to God first, and the rest remains theirs — a principle of prioritizing God's portion mirrored in seeking first the kingdom.