Matthew 6:20
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not corrupt, and thieves do not break through and steal:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
21for where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.
Cross References
Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Luke 18:22And Jesus hearing these things, said to him, Still one thing is lacking to thee: Sell all things whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
1 Timothy 6:19laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.
Hebrews 11:26esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he was looking unto the recompense of reward.
1 Peter 1:4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and never fading, having been kept in the heavens unto you,
Revelation 2:9I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 6:20-25
The Sermon on the Mount. 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be… Read the whole commentary →