Matthew 6:19

New Century Version

“Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them and thieves can break in and steal them.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”

Luke 12:21

“This is how it will be for those who store up things for themselves and are not rich toward God.”

Proverbs 16:16

It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

Proverbs 11:4

Riches will not help when it’s time to die, but right living will save you from death.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “There is still one more thing you need to do. Sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich with things of this world not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not in their uncertain riches. God richly gives us everything to enjoy.

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Get for yourselves purses that will not wear out, the treasure in heaven that never runs out, where thieves can’t steal and moths can’t destroy.

Zephaniah 1:18

On the day that God will show his anger, neither their silver nor gold will save them. The Lord’s anger will be like a fire that will burn up the whole world; suddenly he will bring an end, yes, an end to everyone on earth.”

Luke 18:24

Jesus looked at him and said, “It is very hard for rich people to enter the kingdom of God.

Psalm 62:10

Do not trust in force. Stealing is of no use. Even if you gain more riches, don’t put your trust in them.

Psalm 39:6

People are like shadows moving about. All their work is for nothing; they collect things but don’t know who will get them.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. If you do this, you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Job 31:24

“I have not put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security.’

Ecclesiastes 2:26

If people please God, God will give them wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But sinners will get only the work of gathering and storing wealth that they will have to give to the ones who please God. So all their work is useless, like chasing the wind.

Exodus 22:2

“The robber who is caught must pay back what he stole. If he owns nothing, he must be sold as a slave to pay for what he stole. If the stolen animal is found alive with the robber, he must give the owner two animals for every animal he stole, whether it was a bull, donkey, or sheep. “If a thief is killed while breaking into a house at night, the one who killed him is not guilty of murder. But if this happens during the day, he is guilty of murder.

Job 24:16

In the dark, evil people break into houses. In the daytime they shut themselves up in their own houses, because they want nothing to do with the light.

Matthew 6:20

But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them.

Luke 12:39

“Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time a thief was coming, he would not allow the thief to enter his house.