Luke 12:21

So it is with those who lay by wealth for themselves and are not rich to the glory of God.”

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

In Context

20But God said to the man ‘Fool! This very night your life is being demanded; and as for all you have prepared — who will have it?’

22And Jesus said to his disciples: “That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about the life here — what you can get to eat; nor yet about your body — what you can get to wear.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Luke 12:33Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out — an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin.

Romans 2:5Hard-hearted and impenitent as you are, you are storing up for yourself Wrath on the ‘Day of Wrath,’ when God’s justice as a judge will be revealed;

1 Timothy 6:18Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,

James 5:1Listen to me, you rich men, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming upon you!

Matthew Henry on Luke 12:14-22

Worldly-mindedness Exposed. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I… Read the whole commentary →

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