The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 6:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

And thy Father which seeth in secret (comp. Matthew 6:6, note). Himself. Revised 'Version omits, with the manuscripts. Shall reward thee; Revised Version, shall recompense thee ( ἀποδώσει σοι). Shall give to thee in full measure corresponding to the contents of that which is really due (cf.

Isaiah 65:6, Isaiah 65:7, LXX.). When this" recompense" shall be given is not stated. If, as is probable, our Lord is thinking of the" reward" of Matthew 6:1 and Matthew 5:12, it would naturally be given at the judgment-day.

Openly. Revised Version omits, with the manuscripts; similarly Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:18. The interpolation was probably made not only because of the contrast suggested by "in secret," but also to indicate more precisely the time when God would do this.

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