Mat 6:1 | RWP | e4.org | Take heed ( προσεχετε ). The Greek idiom includes "mind" ( νουν ) which is often expressed in ancient Greek and once in the Septuagint ( ). In the New Testament the substantive νους is understood. It means to "hold the mind on a matter," take pains, take heed. "Righteousness" ( δικαιοσυνην ) is the correct text in this verse. Three specimens of the Pharisaic "righteousness" are given (alms, prayer, fasting). To be seen ( θεαθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of purpose. Our word theatrical is this very word, spectacular performance. With your Father ( παρα τω πατρ υμων ). Literally "beside your Father," standing by his side, as he looks at it.

‏ Matthew 6:1

Take heed ( προσεχετε ). The Greek idiom includes "mind" ( νουν ) which is often expressed in ancient Greek and once in the Septuagint (Job 7:17). In the New Testament the substantive νους is understood. It means to "hold the mind on a matter," take pains, take heed. "Righteousness" ( δικαιοσυνην ) is the correct text in this verse. Three specimens of the Pharisaic "righteousness" are given (alms, prayer, fasting).

To be seen ( θεαθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of purpose. Our word theatrical is this very word, spectacular performance.

With your Father ( παρα τω πατρ υμων ). Literally "beside your Father," standing by his side, as he looks at it.