Luke 12:21

So is he that heapeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 unto him, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee; then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?

22And He said to his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat; nor for the body, what ye shall put on:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupts, and where thieves break through and steal:

Luke 12:33Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a never-failing treasure in the heavens, where no thief approacheth nor moth corrupteth:

Romans 2:5But by thy hardness and impenitence of heart thou art treasuring up to thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgement of God,

1 Timothy 6:18to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

James 5:1Weep now, ye rich men, and howl for your miseries which 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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