Study it in the app“Sell your possessions and give alms; make for yourselves money bags that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.”
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sell
Sell.
Where else “pōlēsate” appearspossessions
What one has, one's belongings.
Where else “hyparchonta” appearsgive
To hand something to another freely, as a gift.
Where else “dote” appearsalms, charity
Alms: what is given to the poor out of mercy; also acts of mercy.
Where else “eleēmosynēn” appearsmake
To bring something into being: to make or create it.
Where else “poiēsate” appearsmoney bag
Money bag, purse.
Where else “ballantia” appearswear out
Wear out, grow old; declare old, make obsolete.
Where else “palaioumena” appearsunfailing
Unfailing, inexhaustible.
Where else “anekleipton” appearstreasure
Stored-up wealth, or what one values most in life.
Where else “thēsauron” appearsheaven
God's dwelling, above all that is created.
Where else “ouranois” appearswhere
Where, wherever.
Where else “hopou” appearsthief
Thief.
Where else “kleptēs” appearscome near
Come near, draw near; be at hand.
Where else “engizei” appearsmoth
Moth, the insect that eats clothes.
Where else “sēs” appearsdestroy
To ruin something completely, or to wear away little by little.
Where else “diaphtheirei” appearsOther books that tell the same thing or quote these words.
Treasures in heaven
A similar saying; scholars discuss whether it is the same saying in another setting or a repeated one.
Luke 12:33-34
33Sell your possessions and give alms; make for yourselves money bags that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. 34For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.
19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and woodworm destroy, and where thieves dig through and steal; 20but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor woodworm destroys, and where thieves do not dig through or steal; 21for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.
33 · This verse (above)
34For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.
1. What it says
What does the rich man plan to do with his harvest, and what does God say to him? (vv. 16-21)
2. What it means
Jesus says, “Do not worry about your life,” pointing to the ravens and the lilies. What reason does he give for not being anxious? (vv. 22-31)
3. How I live it
Jesus says where our treasure is, our heart will be too (v. 34). What takes most of your time and attention today?
