Matthew 6:20
20But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal.Matt 19:21; Luke 12:33-34; 18:22; 1Tim 6:19; 1Pet 1:4Matthew 19:21
21Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money ▼▼The Gk. lacks the money
to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me.”Matt 6:20; Luke 12:33; 16:9; Acts 2:45; 4:34-35; 1Tim 6:18-19 Luke 16:9
9“I'm telling you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous riches, ▼▼Lit. mammon, an Aram. term meaning wealth
so that when they're gone you'll be welcomed ▼▼Lit. they will welcome you
into eternal homes. ▼▼Lit. tents
Dan 4:27; Matt 6:19; 19:21; Luke 11:41; 1Tim 6:17-19 Acts 2:45
45They made it their practice to sell their possessions and goods and to distribute the proceeds ▼▼Lit. to distribute them
to anyone who was in need.Isa 58:7 Acts 4:34
34For none of them needed anything, because all who had land or houses would sell them and bring the money received for the things soldActs 2:451 Timothy 6:19
19By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can take hold of the life that is real.Matt 6:20; 19:21; Luke 12:33; 16:9; 1Tim 6:12
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