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What it means

Jesus points to the sky as an argument against anxiety. You are worth more than the birds, and they are cared for. Work hard, then let go of the fear that it all depends on you.

The source

"Look at the birds. They do not sow or reap, and they are fed." Jesus said it in Matthew 6:26. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Ἐμβλέψατε εἰς τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, ὅτι οὐ σπείρουσιν, οὐδὲ θερίζουσιν"

Original Greek, Matthew 6:26. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "Look at the birds. They do not sow or reap, and they are fed." mean?
Jesus points to the sky as an argument against anxiety. You are worth more than the birds, and they are cared for. Work hard, then let go of the fear that it all depends on you.
Who said "Look at the birds. They do not sow or reap, and they are fed."?
Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 6:26.
What is the original Greek?
Ἐμβλέψατε εἰς τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, ὅτι οὐ σπείρουσιν, οὐδὲ θερίζουσιν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Look at the birds. They do not sow or reap, and they are fed." on a shirt?
Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 6 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Look at the birds. They do not sow or reap, and they are fed." (Jesus, Matthew 6:26, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/look-at-the-birds-they-do-not-sow

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