<Dd> feeds them . Aren't you of much more value than they? </Dd> <P> For a collection of other versions see BibRef Matthew 6: 26 </P> <P> The opening verb in this verse can mean either consider or behold . The second meaning implies that Jesus, speaking in the open air, pointed to some birds nearby while speaking these lines . Birds of the sky literally translates as "birds in heaven," but this was a common expression for birds in flight through the air and does not imply the birds were with God . </P> <P> There are several debates over this verse . Firstly it can be interpreted as a commandment to idleness, to not farm or work for your food as God will provide for you . This view can be countered by pointing out that birds are far from idle, having to go to a great deal of effort to gather their food . Martin Luther commented on this verse that God provides food, but does not drop it in their beaks . </P>

Bible verse about taking care of the birds