Matthew 6:19

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 6:19

BSB
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
AKJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
CPDV
Do not choose to store up for yourselves treasures on earth: where rust and moth consume, and where thieves break in and steal.
ERV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust doth consume, and where thieves break through and steal:
NHEB
"Do not lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;
SMT
Treasure not up to you treasures upon earth, where moth and gnawing destroy, and thieves dig through and steal:

Commentary for Matthew 6:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 6:19
Summary
Earthly wealth accumulation is ultimately impermanent.
Event
Warning against earthly treasure hoarding
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching