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But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

New Living Translation
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.

English Standard Version
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Berean Standard Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Berean Literal Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in nor steal.

King James Bible
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

New King James Version
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.

New American Standard Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

NASB 1995
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

NASB 1977
“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

Legacy Standard Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

Amplified Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal;

Christian Standard Bible
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal.

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

Contemporary English Version
Instead, store up your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them, and thieves cannot break in and steal them.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Instead, store up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust don't destroy and thieves don't break in and steal.

Good News Translation
Instead, store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal.

International Standard Version
But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal,

NET Bible
But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.

New Heart English Bible
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves do not break through and steal;

Webster's Bible Translation
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

Weymouth New Testament
But amass wealth for yourselves in Heaven, where neither the moth nor wear-and-tear destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

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Luke 12:33-34
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Colossians 3:1-2
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

1 Peter 1:4
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Hebrews 10:34
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

James 5:1-3
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Luke 18:22
On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Proverbs 8:18-21
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. / I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, ...

Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.

Isaiah 45:3
I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Treasury of Scripture

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Matthew 19:21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Isaiah 33:6
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

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where moth and rust do not destroy
In the ancient world, wealth was often stored in the form of clothing and precious metals. Moths were known to destroy fine garments, and rust (or corrosion) could damage metal goods. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, highlighting the vulnerability and impermanence of earthly possessions. The use of "moth" and "rust" serves as a metaphor for the inevitable decay and loss associated with material wealth. This concept is echoed in James 5:2-3, where the temporary nature of riches is further emphasized. The assurance that heavenly treasures are immune to such decay underscores their enduring value.

and where thieves do not break in and steal
In the historical context of first-century Palestine, homes were often made of mud bricks, making them susceptible to break-ins by thieves. The security of one's possessions was a constant concern. By stating that heavenly treasures are safe from theft, Jesus assures His followers that their spiritual investments are secure. This assurance is consistent with the biblical theme of God's protection over what is entrusted to Him, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:12. The contrast between the vulnerability of earthly wealth and the security of heavenly treasures serves to encourage believers to focus on what is truly lasting and valuable.

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