Matthew 6:19

Treasures in Heaven

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 6:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
ESV
19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,
NLT
19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
MSG
19 "Don't hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or - worse! - stolen by burglars.
CSB
19 "Don't collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 6:19 In-Context

17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 23:4; Luke 12:16-21; Hebrews 13:5
  • 2. S James 5:2,3
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