Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? The three anxiety questions — food, drink, clothing — are the basic provision questions that the Gentiles devote themselves to (verse 32). The therefore grounds the command in the preceding argument: given what the Father provides for birds and flowers, and given that you are more valuable than these, do not be anxious. The repetition of the three questions (from verse 25) bookends the anxiety section and emphasizes that the command is comprehensive: no anxiety about any of the basic provision needs.

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