Luke 12:33

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Sell what you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags that do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, nor moth destroys.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Sell{G4453} that{G5224} which ye{G5216} have,{G5224} and{G2532} give{G1325} alms;{G1654} make{G4160} for yourselves{G1438} purses{G905} which wax{G3822} not{G3361} old,{G3822} a treasure{G2344} in{G1722} the heavens{G3772} that faileth not,{G413} where{G3699} no{G3756} thief{G2812} draweth near,{G1448} neither{G3761} moth{G4597} destroyeth.{G1311}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Sell{G4453}{(G5657)} that ye{G5216} have{G5224}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} give{G1325}{(G5628)} alms{G1654}; provide{G4160}{(G5657)} yourselves{G1438} bags{G905} which wax{G3822} not{G3361} old{G3822}{(G5746)}, a treasure{G2344} in{G1722} the heavens{G3772} that faileth not{G413}, where{G3699} no{G3756} thief{G2812} approacheth{G1448}{(G5719)}, neither{G3761} moth{G4597} corrupteth{G1311}{(G5719)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Sell that ye have and geve almes. And make you bagges which wexe not olde and treasure that fayleth not in heaven where noo these commeth nether moth corrupteth.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Sell that ye haue, and geue almesse. Make you bagges, which waxe not olde: euen a treasure that neuer fayleth in heauen, where no thefe commeth, and no moth corruppeth:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Sell that ye haue, and giue almes: make you bagges, which waxe not old, a treasure that can neuer faile in heauen, where no theefe commeth, neither mothe corrupteth.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Sell that ye haue, and geue almes: and prepare you bagges whiche waxe not olde, euen a treasure that fayleth not in heauen, where no thiefe cometh, neither moth corrupteth.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    sell your goods, and give alms, make to yourselves bags that become not old, a treasure unfailing in the heavens, where thief doth not come near, nor moth destroy;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Give what property you have in exchange for money, and give the money to the poor; make for yourselves money-bags which will not get old, wealth stored up in heaven which will be yours for ever, where thieves will not come nor worms put it to destruction.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out– a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 19:21 : 21 Jesus replied, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
  • Matt 6:19-21 : 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in or steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
  • Luke 18:22 : 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, 'You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'
  • Acts 2:45 : 45 They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.
  • Acts 4:34-35 : 34 There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale. 35 They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as they had need.
  • Luke 12:21 : 21 So it is with one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.
  • Luke 16:9 : 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves using worldly wealth so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
  • John 12:6 : 6 He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the money box and would steal from what was put into it.
  • Hag 1:6 : 6 You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but are never satisfied. You drink but never have enough to be filled. You put on clothes but are not warm. The one who earns wages earns them to put into a bag with holes.
  • 2 Cor 8:2 : 2 In the midst of a severe trial brought by affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty overflowed into abundant generosity.
  • 1 Tim 6:17-19 : 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant or to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share. 19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.
  • Jas 5:1-3 : 1 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and your clothes have become moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will serve as a testimony against you and will consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.
  • Luke 11:41 : 41 But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.'

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Luke 12:34-35
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    34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

    35 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.

  • Matt 6:19-21
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    19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

    20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moths nor rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in or steal.

    21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

  • Luke 12:29-32
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    29 So do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink, and do not worry about it.

    30 For all the nations of the world eagerly seek these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

    31 Instead, seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

    32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

  • Luke 12:15-22
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    15 Then He said to them, "Watch out, and be on guard against every form of greed, because one’s life is not defined by the abundance of possessions."

    16 And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a certain rich man produced a bountiful harvest.

    17 And he thought to himself, saying, 'What shall I do, for I have no place to store my crops?'

    18 Then he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and I will store all my grain and my goods there.

    19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.”'

    20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'

    21 So it is with one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.

    22 Then He said to His disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

  • Matt 10:9
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    9 Do not acquire gold, silver, or copper to put in your belts.

  • Luke 18:22
    75%

    22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, 'You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'

  • Jas 5:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2 Your wealth has rotted, and your clothes have become moth-eaten.

    3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will serve as a testimony against you and will consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.

  • Matt 19:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21 Jesus replied, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

    22 When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great wealth.

  • Luke 22:36
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    36 He said to them, "But now, if you have a money bag, take it, and also take a traveling bag. And if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

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    43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone who has ears listen!

    44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

  • Matt 6:31-33
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    31 So do not worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?'

    32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

    33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

  • Matt 6:1-4
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    1 Be careful not to practice your acts of charity before others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

    2 So, when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

    3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

    4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

  • Mark 10:21
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    21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. 'One thing you lack,' he said. 'Go, sell everything you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'

  • Heb 10:34
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    34 For you sympathized with those in prison and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession in heaven.

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    9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves using worldly wealth so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

  • Matt 6:24-25
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    24 No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

    25 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

  • Luke 14:33
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    33 In the same way, any one of you who does not give up all his possessions cannot be my disciple.

  • Luke 11:41
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    41 But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.'

  • Luke 6:30
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    30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

  • Matt 13:12
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    12 For whoever has, more will be given to them, and they will have abundance. But whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away from them.

  • Mark 12:43
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    43 Summoning his disciples, he said to them, 'Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.

  • Luke 16:11-13
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    11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?

    12 And if you have not been trustworthy with what belongs to someone else, who will give you what is truly yours?

    13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

  • Mark 4:25
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    25 For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

  • Heb 13:5
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    5 Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'

  • Mark 12:41
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    41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched how the crowd was putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large amounts.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
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    6 Remember this: The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously.

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