Matthew 6:30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?
The setting
Galilee hillside, ~28 AD. Jesus points to dried grass used as fuel for ovens, making his strongest argument from lesser to greater...
The emotion here: gentle rebuke mixed with tender assurance
The original word
oligopistos (ὀλιγόπιστος) — little faith, not no faith, but faith that's small and wavering
Why it matters
Palestinians used dried grass and flowers as kindling because wood was scarce and expensive
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 6:30
Jesus calls them 'little faith' not 'no faith' — he's encouraging growth, not condemning doubt
Common misconceptionPeople think 'little faith' is an insult. Jesus is actually saying 'you have some faith — let me help it grow stronger.'
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Verses that echo Matthew 6:30
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 6:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 6:30 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 75% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include faith, provision, comparison. Notable phrases: grass of the field; much more clothe you; little faith. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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