Matthew 6:19,33 - Compare All Versions

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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal

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

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

“Don’t store up for yourselves treasures   on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

But seek first the kingdom of God   , and his righteousness,   and all these things will be provided for you.

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

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal

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

“Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or—worse!—stolen by burglars. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.

“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.

“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.

“Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.