Parallel Verses 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. 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: Darby Bible Translation but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust spoils, and where thieves do not dig through nor 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; 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, Matthew 6:20 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLay up - treasures in heaven - "The only way to render perishing goods eternal, to secure stately furniture from moths, and the richest metals from canker, and precious stones from thieves, is to transmit them to heaven by acts of charity. This is a kind of bill of exchange which cannot fail of acceptance, but through our own fault." Quesnel. It is certain we have not the smallest portion of temporal good, but what we have received from the unmerited bounty of God: and if we give back to him all we have received, yet still there is no merit that can fairly attach to the act, as the goods were the Lord's; for I am not to suppose that I can purchase any thing from a man by his own property. On this ground the doctrine of human merit is one of the most absurd that ever was published among men, or credited by sinners. Yet he who supposes he can purchase heaven by giving that meat which was left at his own table, and that of his servants; or by giving a garment which he could no longer in decency wear, must have a base ignorant soul, and a very mean opinion of the heaven he hopes for. But shall not such works as these be rewarded? Yes, yes, God will take care to give you all that your refuse victuals and old clothes are worth. Yet he, who through love to God and man, divides his bread with the hungry, and covers the naked with a garment, shall not lose his reward; a reward which the mercy of God appoints, but to which, in strict justice, he can lay no claim. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith... Library The Distracted MindEversley. 1871. Matthew vi. 34. "Take no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Scholars will tell you that the words "take no thought" do not exactly express our Lord's meaning in this text. That they should rather stand, "Be not anxious about to-morrow." And doubtless they are right on the whole. But the truth is, that we have no word in English which exactly expresses the Greek word which St Matthew … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons August 27. "Take no Thought for Your Life" (Matt. vi. 25). 'Forgive us Our Debts' 'Lead us not into Temptation' Cross References Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, "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." Mark 10:21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Luke 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. Luke 18:22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. 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 YourselvesLinks Matthew 6:20 NIVMatthew 6:20 NLT Matthew 6:20 ESV Matthew 6:20 NASB Matthew 6:20 KJV Matthew 6:20 Bible Apps Matthew 6:20 Biblia Paralela Matthew 6:20 Chinese Bible Matthew 6:20 French Bible Matthew 6:20 German Bible Matthew 6:20 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |