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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.
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## And which one of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his lifespan? ##
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This rhetorical question means that no one can live longer by worrying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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## 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