Luke 12:21

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Luke 12:21

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

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General references

Luke 12:18

Bible References

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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.

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!

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

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

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For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

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

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.