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Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in Matthew 5:1. 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