Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

MATTHEW 6:30KJV
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Matthew 6:30 (KJV)

What does Matthew 6:30 mean?

Matthew 6:30 says that if God takes care to clothe the grass of the field—which is temporary and soon destroyed—then God will certainly provide clothing for people, even those who struggle to trust Him. The verse uses this comparison to highlight how much more valuable people are to God than short-lived plants.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to His followers during the Sermon on the Mount. He points to everyday things—like grass used as fuel for ovens—to show how God provides for even the most fleeting parts of creation. The message is meant to reassure listeners who worry about their basic needs, encouraging them to trust in God's care.

The Greek behind Matthew 6:30

  • "Grass" (χόρτος, chortos): This word refers to common vegetation, not something valuable or lasting. Jesus uses it to emphasize how God cares for things that are here today and gone tomorrow.
  • "Oven" (κλίβανος, klibanos): This was a clay oven used for baking. Grass was often burned as fuel, showing how quickly something beautiful can be discarded.
  • "Of little faith" (ὀλιγόπιστοι, oligopistoi): This phrase gently points out a lack of trust or confidence in God’s provision, not a total absence of faith but a wavering or small faith.

Why Matthew 6:30 matters

  • Matthew 6:30 helps clear up the idea that God is distant or unconcerned about everyday needs; instead, Jesus stresses God’s attention to even the smallest details of creation.
  • The verse connects to the wider passage where Jesus tells His listeners not to worry about food, drink, or clothing, building a case for trusting God’s daily care.
  • By highlighting "O ye of little faith," Jesus addresses the common human struggle with anxiety and invites listeners to a deeper trust, not by shaming, but by gentle reasoning from nature.

Where else these words appear

“oven” Greek G2823 · used in 2 verses

  • Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

“clothe” Greek G294 · used in 4 verses

  • Matthew 11:8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
  • Luke 7:25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
  • Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

“faith” Greek G3640 · used in 5 verses

  • Matthew 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
  • Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
  • Matthew 16:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

“grass” Greek G5528 · used in 13 verses

  • Matthew 13:26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
  • Luke 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
  • James 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.