Matthew 6:26-30
Unto his stature ( επ την ηλικιαν αυτου ). The word ηλικιαν is used either of height (stature) or length of life (age). Either makes good sense here, though probably "stature" suits the context best. Certainly anxiety will not help either kind of growth, but rather hinder by auto-intoxication if nothing more. This is no plea for idleness, for even the birds are diligent and the flowers grow.The lilies of the field ( τα κρινα του αγρου ). The word may include other wild flowers besides lilies, blossoms like anemones, poppies, gladioli, irises (McNeile).
Was not arrayed ( ουδε περιεβαλετο ). Middle voice and so "did not clothe himself," "did not put around himself."
The grass of the field ( τον χορτον του αγρου ). The common grass of the field. This heightens the comparison.
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