Matthew 6:4 - Exposition

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.