King James Bible
"For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things."
Jesus contrasts his followers with 'the nations' (Gentiles), who anxiously pursue material necessities like food and clothing. This phrase critiques a life consumed by worry over physical provisions, suggesting such preoccupation characterizes those without knowledge of God's care. The shift to 'your Father' emphasizes the intimate relationship between God and believers, contrasting with the nations' distance from God. This assurance that God already knows their needs forms the basis for why disciples can abandon anxiety and trust in divine provision.