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Matthew 6:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 6:20

Verse 20 of 34

Scripture focus

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Matthew 6:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 6:20

Theological / Devotional

But lay up. See on Matt. 6:19; cf. Luke 12:33. In the Sermon on the Mount there is no injunction against the laying up of treasure provided it is laid up in the right place. Christ would have citizens of the kingdom of heaven make a sound investment of the time and strength their heavenly Father has seen fit to allot them in this life. All that a man owns in this life is merely lent to him by God; only the “treasure” he succeeds in laying up in heaven can tally be called his own.

Treasures in heaven. Such treasure is permanent, unaffected by the enemies of earthly treasure and the ravages of time. Investments in heavenly treasure appreciate with time, whereas those in earthly treasure inevitably depreciate in value.

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