Bible fact · Direct biblical statement
The lilies are dressed better than Solomon
Jesus said not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like the lilies of the field. Matthew 6:28–30
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"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these." Matthew 6:28–29
Jesus used this to teach his followers not to worry but to seek God's Kingdom first. Matthew 6:30–34
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Matthew 6:28–30 WEB
28Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, 29yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. 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?
For children
Jesus said the flowers in the field are dressed more beautifully than King Solomon, so we do not need to worry.