Devine Scripture

Matthew 6:19

Matthew chapter 6 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal:

Context

v.18that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.

v.19This passage

v.20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 18:24

    And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

  • Luke 18:22

    And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

  • James 5:1

    Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.

  • Luke 12:21

    So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

  • Job 31:24

    If I have made gold my hope, And have said to the fine gold, Thou artmy confidence;

  • Matthew 19:21

    Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.