Luke 12:33

God's Word

“Sell your material possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don’t wear out! Make a treasure for yourselves in heaven that never loses its value! In heaven thieves and moths can’t get close enough to destroy your treasure.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:7

One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

Haggai 1:6

You planted a lot, but you harvested little. You eat, but you’re never full. You drink, but you’re still thirsty. You wear clothing, but you never have enough to keep you warm. You spend money as fast as you earn it.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, sell what you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!”

Luke 11:41

Give what is inside as a gift to the poor, and then everything will be clean  for you.

Luke 12:21

That’s how it is when a person has material riches but is not rich in his relationship with God.”

Luke 16:9

⌞Jesus continued,⌟ “I’m telling you that although wealth is often used in dishonest ways, you should use it to make friends for yourselves. When life is over, you will be welcomed into an eternal home.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still need one thing. Sell everything you have. Distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!”

John 12:6

(Judas didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the moneybag and carried the contributions.)

Acts 2:45

From time to time, they sold their property and other possessions and distributed the money to anyone who needed it.

2 Corinthians 8:2

While they were being severely tested by suffering, their overflowing joy, along with their extreme poverty, has made them even more generous.