Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. New Living Translation Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. English Standard Version but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. Berean Standard Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Berean Literal Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in nor steal. King James Bible But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: New King James Version but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. New American Standard Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; NASB 1995 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; NASB 1977 “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; Legacy Standard Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; Amplified Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; Christian Standard Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. Holman Christian Standard Bible But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. American Standard Version but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: Contemporary English Version Instead, store up your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them, and thieves cannot break in and steal them. English Revised Version but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: GOD'S WORD® Translation Instead, store up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust don't destroy and thieves don't break in and steal. Good News Translation Instead, store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. International Standard Version But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal, Majority Standard Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. NET Bible But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. New Heart English Bible but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves do not break through and steal; Webster's Bible Translation But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Weymouth New Testament But amass wealth for yourselves in Heaven, where neither the moth nor wear-and-tear destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal. World English Bible but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut treasure up to yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust disfigure, and where thieves do not break through nor steal, Berean Literal Bible But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in nor steal. Young's Literal Translation but treasure up to yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth disfigure, and where thieves do not break through nor steal, Smith's Literal Translation But treasure to you treasures in heaven, where neither moth, nor gnawing destroy; and where thieves dig not through, nor steal. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither the rust nor moth doth consume, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither rust nor moth consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal. New American Bible But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. New Revised Standard Version but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut lay up for yourselves a treasure in heaven, where neither rust nor moth destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But place treasures for yourselves in Heaven, where neither moths nor corrosion disfigure and where thieves neither break in nor steal. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor canker spoil, and where thieves do not dig through and steal; Mace New Testament but lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where there is neither moth, nor rust, nor corruption, nor thieves, nor violence to molest you. Weymouth New Testament But amass wealth for yourselves in Heaven, where neither the moth nor wear-and-tear destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Treasures in Heaven19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.… Cross References Luke 12:33-34 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Colossians 3:1-2 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” Luke 18:22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Proverbs 8:18-21 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. / I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, ... Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Isaiah 45:3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Treasury of Scripture But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. Isaiah 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. Luke 12:33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. Jump to Previous Amass Break Consume Consumes Corrupt Destroys Dig Disfigure Dust Heaven Lay Moth Rust Spoils Steal Store Thieves Treasure Treasures Turned Wealth Wear-And-Tear YourselvesJump to Next Amass Break Consume Consumes Corrupt Destroys Dig Disfigure Dust Heaven Lay Moth Rust Spoils Steal Store Thieves Treasure Treasures Turned Wealth Wear-And-Tear YourselvesMatthew 6 1. Giving to the Needy5. The Lord's Prayer 16. Proper Fasting 19. Store up Treasures in Heaven 25. Do Not Worry 33. but seek God's kingdom. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven This phrase calls believers to focus on eternal values rather than earthly possessions. The Greek word for "store up" is "θησαυρίζω" (thēsaurizō), which means to gather or accumulate. In the context of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is urging His followers to prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth. The "treasures in heaven" refer to the rewards and blessings that come from living a life in accordance with God's will, such as acts of kindness, love, and faithfulness. This heavenly focus aligns with the conservative Christian perspective that emphasizes living a life that reflects eternal truths and values. where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. store up θησαυρίζετε (thēsaurizete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2343: To store up, treasure up, save, lay up. From thesauros; to amass or reserve. for yourselves ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. treasures θησαυροὺς (thēsaurous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2344: A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven, οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. moth σὴς (sēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4597: A moth. Apparently of Hebrew origin; a moth. [and] οὔτε (oute) Conjunction Strong's 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. rust βρῶσις (brōsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1035: (a) abstr: eating, (b) food, a meal, (c) rust. From the base of bibrosko; eating; by extension food. do not destroy, ἀφανίζει (aphanizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 853: From aphanes; to render unapparent, i.e. consume, or disappear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. thieves κλέπται (kleptai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2812: A thief. From klepto; a stealer. do not break in διορύσσουσιν (dioryssousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1358: To dig through, break through. From dia and orusso; to penetrate burglariously. [and] steal. κλέπτουσιν (kleptousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. Links Matthew 6:20 NIVMatthew 6:20 NLT Matthew 6:20 ESV Matthew 6:20 NASB Matthew 6:20 KJV Matthew 6:20 BibleApps.com Matthew 6:20 Biblia Paralela Matthew 6:20 Chinese Bible Matthew 6:20 French Bible Matthew 6:20 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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