Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in [Matthew 5:1](../05/01.md).
Jesus is talking to a group of people about what might happen to them as individuals. All instances of “you” and “your” are plural.

## And which one of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his lifespan? ##

This rhetorical question means that no one can live longer by worrying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## one cubit ##

A "cubit" was a little less than half a meter. In this instance, it is used as a metaphor for adding time to a lifespan. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaldistance]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## And why are you anxious about clothing? ##

This rhetorical question means "you should not be worried about what you will wear."

## Think about ##

"Consider"

## lilies ##

a kind of wild flower