Parallel Verses New Living Translation "Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. King James Bible Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Darby Bible Translation Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust spoils, and where thieves dig through and steal; World English Bible "Don't lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; Young's Literal Translation 'Treasure not up to yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust disfigure, and where thieves break through and steal, Matthew 6:19 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible6:19 Lay not up for yourselves - Our Lord here makes a transition from religious to common actions, and warns us of another snare, the love of money, as inconsistent with purity of intention as the love of praise. Where rust and moth consume - Where all things are perishable and transient. He may likewise have a farther view in these words, even to guard us against making any thing on earth our treasure. For then a thing properly becomes our treasure, when we set our affections upon it. Luke 12:33. Matthew 6:19 Parallel Commentaries Library February 12. "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all These Things Shall be Added unto You" (Matt. vi. 33). "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matt. vi. 33). For every heart that is seeking anything from the Lord this is a good watchword. That very thing, or the desire for it, may unconsciously separate you from the Lord, or at least from the singleness of your purpose unto Him. The thing we desire may be a right thing, but we may desire it in a distrusting and selfish spirit. Let us commit it to Him, and not cease to believe for … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Consider the Lilies of the Field 'Thy Kingdom Come' 'Thy Will be Done' Cross References Exodus 22:2 "If a thief is caught in the act of breaking into a house and is struck and killed in the process, the person who killed the thief is not guilty of murder. Job 24:16 Thieves break into houses at night and sleep in the daytime. They are not acquainted with the light. Proverbs 23:4 Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. Matthew 6:20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Luke 12:21 "Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." Luke 12:33 "Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Jump to Previous Break Consume Corrupt Destroy Dig Disfigure Dust Earth Force Lay Moth Rust Spoils Steal Store Stores Thieves Treasure Treasures Turned Wealth Wear-And-Tear Weather Worms YourselvesJump to Next Break Consume Corrupt Destroy Dig Disfigure Dust Earth Force Lay Moth Rust Spoils Steal Store Stores Thieves Treasure Treasures Turned Wealth Wear-And-Tear Weather Worms YourselvesLinks Matthew 6:19 NIVMatthew 6:19 NLT Matthew 6:19 ESV Matthew 6:19 NASB Matthew 6:19 KJV Matthew 6:19 Bible Apps Matthew 6:19 Biblia Paralela Matthew 6:19 Chinese Bible Matthew 6:19 French Bible Matthew 6:19 German Bible Matthew 6:19 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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