Matthew 6:20

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal.

Cross References

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If yoʋ wish to be perfect, go sell what yoʋ have and give to the poor, and yoʋ will have treasure in heaven; then come follow me.”

Matthew 6:19

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Mark 10:21

As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for the man and said to him, “One thing yoʋ lack: Go and sell all that yoʋ have and give to the poor, and yoʋ will have treasure in heaven; and take up yoʋr cross and come follow me.”

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give to the needy. Make yourselves moneybags that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing yoʋ still lack: Sell everything yoʋ have and distribute the money to the poor, and yoʋ will have treasure in heaven; then come follow me.”

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty or to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:19

treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, so that they may take hold of eternal life.

Hebrews 10:34

For you sympathized with me when I was in prison, and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession in heaven.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered the reproach of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was focused on the reward.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 1:4

to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:9

I know yoʋr works, yoʋr tribulation, and yoʋr poverty—yet yoʋ are rich! I know the slander of those who declare themselves to be Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.