Consider the Lilies of the Field: Matthew 6:28-29 in the King James Version

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: the King James words of Matthew 6:28-29 sit under a single white lily on this print, drawn in fine outline on a pale sage ground. Among the shop's Matthew 6 prints, it is the one design that carries the King James text. Ten sizes are included, each as a JPG and a PDF, so the print fits a small desk frame as well as a 24x36 poster.

What Jesus says about the lilies in Matthew 6:28-29

The verses come from the Sermon on the Mount, in the part where Jesus speaks about worry over food and clothing. He sends his listeners to look at the wildflowers: 'Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.' The flowers do no work for their beauty, and King Solomon in all his wealth could not match them. The next verse draws the conclusion that if God clothes the grass of the field this way, he will clothe his people too. Consider means look closely, and the print gives the eye a single flower to do just that.

Read more: What "Consider the Lilies" Means in Matthew 6

A single lily on pale sage

The artwork centers on one white lily with an open bloom and a closed bud, drawn with fine dark outlines and soft green leaves in a pen and ink style. Above it, small spaced capitals read SERMON ON THE MOUNT, and the title CONSIDER THE LILIES follows in a dark green serif. The King James verse sits below the flower in italic, with MATTHEW 6:28-29 in small capitals at the foot. A thin line border with small corner marks frames the page, and a tiny flourish crowns the top. The background is a very pale sage, close to white, which lets the lily stand out. The artwork was made with AI tools from our own prompts and creative direction, then edited further.

Rooms and occasions for the lilies print

A flower print that answers worry suits rooms where people rest or start their day, such as a bedroom wall or a living room gallery wall. Pale sage and dark green sit easily beside other botanical prints and natural wood. As a gift it suits a housewarming or a bridal shower, and it marks a baptism or a confirmation just as well. For a pastor, a framed copy of the King James lines makes a simple thank-you. If you want a matching pair or trio, the shop's Look at the Birds and Do Not Worry prints share the same layout and colors, though they use modern wording.

Ten sizes, twenty files and printing the greens

Every size has its own file, so you never crop the lily or the verse. The download covers 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 16x24, 18x24 and 24x36 inches, plus the European A4 and A3, and each size comes twice, as a JPG and as a PDF, all at 300 DPI. That makes twenty files in one ZIP. Choose the frame first, then print the file of the same size. A heavyweight matte paper suits the pale background, while glossy paper can make it look cold behind glass. For 16x20 and up, a print shop gives a more even result than most home printers, and a small test print lets you check the greens before the final copy.

Included print sizes, each as JPG and PDF at 300 DPI

Frequently asked questions

Which Bible wording does this print use?

The King James Version: 'Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.' The reference Matthew 6:28-29 is printed below the verse in small capitals.

How is it different from the lilies print in the set of three?

The artwork and layout are the same, but the words differ. This single print uses the King James text, while the lilies design in the Matthew 6 set of three uses modern wording that begins 'See how the flowers of the field grow.' This listing also includes a 4x5 size, which the set does not.

Can the verse be set in larger type?

Yes. If you would like the verse text larger, email support@theframedverse.com after your order. The adjusted files follow at no extra cost, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Your instant download is not affected, so you can print the standard version in the meantime and swap it later.

Is there a canvas of this design?

Not of this exact artwork. The shop's Consider the Lilies canvas is a separate painting of white lilies and blue cornflowers in a summer meadow, printed on stretched canvas and shipped ready to hang. This listing is the digital line drawing with the King James verse, which you print and frame yourself.

Which file do I use for an A4 or A3 frame?

Use the files named A4 and A3. They are cut to the ISO paper proportions used in Europe and much of the world, so the lily and the verse fill an A4 or A3 frame without white bands or cropping. For US frames, use the inch sizes such as 8x10 and 11x14, which have their own files.